Another celebrity wife is earning limelight in the sports world. Heather Neel is widely spotlighted for sharing her valuable wedding life with Derek Carr, a football athlete. Neel has been by Carr’s side since the initial phase of his football career.

Derek is now establishing himself as a hardworking and successful NFL player. And Heather, who has been supportive since the beginning, also deserves to enjoy his every victory. The star’s wife was born Heather Ashley Neel in Fresno, California. She celebrates her birthday on January 3.

The young image of Heather Neel with her parents Vicki Neel (mother)
Image: The young image of Heather Neel with her parents Vicki Neel (mother)
Source: Instagram @heathercarr4

Neel is the only daughter of Vicki Neel and Bryan Neel. Her Instagram post suggests her parents have been sharing a blissful marital life since July 1983. Heather attended Fresno Christian High School.

Heather is famous for uploading family pictures on her Instagram account @heathercarr4, which has over 50 thousand followers. As of now, Heather is not involved in any professional work that gets paid, but she is an all-time homemaker, taking responsibility for Derek and their family. Here are all details you need to know regarding Mr. and Mrs. Carr; read the article till the end.

Heather Neel And Derek Carr’s Unbreakable Bond Since 2010

It’s been over a decade since Heather and Derek started their romance and heading toward prosperity. Neel and Carr attended California State University, Fresno. He played for the Fresno States Bulldogs football team, and she was on a cheerleading team.

The former Fresno State Bulldogs player Derek Carr and his now-wife Heather Neel began their relationship while attending the Fresno State University
Image: The former Fresno State Bulldogs player Derek Carr and his now-wife Heather Neel began their relationship while attending the Fresno State University
Source: Instagram @heathercarr4

However, their first encounter was not at the University’s grounds. Besides continuing education, Heather worked for BJ’s Restaurants, and they met when Derek entered as a customer.

Neel reminisces about her first meeting with former varsity player Carr on ABC 7, saying, “I had like diamond earrings in my ear and I had them both, I knew I did. And he said, “Why are you only wearing one earring?” And it made me check my ears. And I was like, “that’s your pickup line?” It did work. I talked to him.”

 Heather Neel and Derek Carr got engaged in March 2012
Snap: Heather Neel and Derek Carr got engaged in March 2012
Source: Instagram @heathercarr4

Soon after the first meeting, they shared a special connection and began their romantic affair in 2010. After two years, the Bakersfield native Derek proposed to Heather in March 2012. Sharing an image with him on Instagram, she wrote, “Engagement photos.”

Fixed The Wedding Date After Three Months Of Engagement

Derek and Heather exchanged their wedding vowed on June 29, 2012. Their marriage ceremony was successfully held in the presence of the bride and groom’s family members, relatives, and close ones.

The American football player Derek Carr has been married to his wife Heather Neel since June 29, 2022
Picture: The American football player Derek Carr has been married to his wife Heather Neel since June 29, 2022
Source: Instagram @heathercarr4

Heather shared their wedding image on their 1st Anniversary, writing, Happy Anniversary to my love!! This has been the best year of my life! I’m so thankful God gave me you!” on Instagram. Mrs. Neel looked stunning in her strapless ground-length white gown, pairing it with a short veil. And Mr. Neel dashed his wedding look, wearing a grey tuxedo.

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The married duo celebrated 10th wedding anniversary in June 2022, and the bond is still strong. The NFL player Derek wished his spouse Heather on Instagram, “You’re the most beautiful person in the world even when you don’t know the picture is coming. Happy 10th Anniversary, my love.”

Heather Neel And Derek Carr, Enjoying Parenthood

Heather and her husband, Derek, are already enjoying parenthood. They are parents of four adorable children who also caught the limelight as a celebrity son and daughter.

In January 2013, Heather announced her pregnancy through Instagram, sharing an ultrasound image. Heather and Derek became parents for the first time in August 2013, welcoming a son, Dallas Mason Carr.

Snap: The Las Vegas Raiders quarterback player with his wife Heather Neel Raiders and four children, Dallas Mason, Deker Luke, Deakon Derek, and Brooklyn Carr
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Similarly, on September 3, 2015, she revealed her second pregnancy, saying, “We are clearly excited to announce the newest addition to our family.” Dallas Mason’s brother Deker Luke Carr was born in March 2018, weighing 9lbs 3oz and 20.75 inches.

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Likewise, Las Vegas Raiders quarterback player Derek became a father to his third son, Deakon Derek Carr, on May 16, 2019. Finally, in September 2020, Heather disclosed her fourth pregnancy to her Instagram followers. Finally, a baby girl, Brooklyn Mae Carr, entered Carr’s family on November 30, 2020.

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