Carnell "Cadillac" Williams
Williams on the sideline of an Auburn game.
Date of birth	April 21, 1982 (1982-04-21) (age 25)
Place of birth	Gadsden, Alabama
Height	5 ft 11 in (1.8 m)
Weight	217 lb (99 kg)
Position(s)	RB
College	Auburn
NFL Draft	2005 / Round 1 / Pick 5
Career highlights
Awards	2004 All-SECFirst Team 9-time SEC Player of the Week 2005 AP Offensive R.O.Y. 2005 Diet Pepsi R.O.Y.
Stats
Statistics	Pro Football Reference CBS.com DatabaseFootball ESPN
Team(s)
2005-present	Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Carnell "Cadillac" Williams (born April 21, 1982 in Gadsden, Alabama) is an American football running back for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the NFL and a former star running back for the Auburn Tigers. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (1084x1344, 87 KB) Summary Description: American football running back Carnell Williams on the sidelines at a home game at Auburn University. ... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Spirit of American Citizenship Monument on Rainbow Drive (US 411), just before the Broad Street Bridge. ... A foot (plural: feet or foot;[1] symbol or abbreviation: ft or, sometimes, ′ – a prime) is a unit of length, in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... An inch (plural: inches; symbol or abbreviation: in or, sometimes, ″ - a double prime) is the name of a unit of length in a number of different systems, including English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The or meter (see spelling differences) is a measure of length. ... The pound (abbreviations: lb or, sometimes in the United States, #) is a unit of mass in a number of different systems, including various systems of units of mass that formed part of English units, Imperial units, and United States customary units. ... The U.S. National Prototype Kilogram, which currently serves as the primary standard for measuring mass in the U.S. It was assigned to the United States in 1889 and is periodically recertified and traceable to the primary international standard, The Kilogram, held at the Bureau International des Poids et... In American football, each team has 11 players on the field at one time. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... This is a list of athletic conferences of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). ... Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ... The NFL Draft (officially the NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting) is an annual sports draft in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players. ... The 2005 NFL Draft, in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, took place on April 23 and April 24, 2005[1] at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York. ... The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... The Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year award was created in 2002. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... April 21 is the 111th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (112th in leap years). ... 1982 (MCMLXXXII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Spirit of American Citizenship Monument on Rainbow Drive (US 411), just before the Broad Street Bridge. ... United States simply as football, is a competitive team sport that is both fast-paced and strategic. ... High school running back A running back, halfback, tailback or wingback is the position of a player on an American and Canadian football team who lines up in the offensive backfield. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... The Auburn Tigers is the name given to several sports teams of Auburn University. ...

High school career

Williams started all four years while playing for Etowah High School in Attalla, Alabama, rushing for over 2,612 yards with 38 touchdowns as a junior and 1,729 yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior. He received Parade, PrepStar and SuperPrep All-America honors and was nominated for the ESPN.com Offensive Player of the Year Award. He was named The Gadsden Times Area Player of the Year as a senior and Etowah County Player of the Year as a junior. He was also the Orlando Sentinel and USA Today Alabama Player of the Year in 2000. He also played defense and recorded six interceptions and 78 tackles during his senior year. To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... USA Today is a national American daily newspaper published by the Gannett Company. ...

Quoting Carnell, "The nickname Cadillac came from this guy named Mike Raita (Raita is a Birmingham sportscaster at ABC 33/40). He gave it to me my junior year in high school. He just said I ran smooth like a Cadillac. Every time he would see me running he would say: 'There goes the Cadillac...' It just stuck." Nickname: Location in Jefferson County in the state of Alabama Coordinates: Country United States State Alabama County Jefferson, Shelby Government  - Mayor Bernard Kincaid (D) Area  - City  151. ... WBMA-LP, channel 58, ABC33/40, is a low-power television station that licensed to Birmingham. ...

Collegiate career

Williams moved on to Auburn University to play college football and major in Sociology. He teamed up with power running back Ronnie Brown to make a premier running threat of speed and power. However, his first two seasons were marred by injuries. In 2001, he played in nine games before breaking his collarbone and finished the season with 614 yards on 120 carries (5.1 avg.) and six touchdowns. The 2002 season also ended prematurely for Williams as he broke his left fibula against Florida and missed the last six games of the season. He was able to amass 745 yards on 141 attempts (5.3 avg.) and 10 touchdowns in only seven games prior to the injury. In 2003, he stayed healthy and set an Auburn single-season record with 17 touchdowns and gained 1,307 yards on 241 attempts (5.4 avg.). Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Ronnie BrownSuck balls fuc (born December 12, 1981 in Rome, Georgia) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. ... 2001 (MMI) was a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar. ... For album titles with the same name, see 2002 (album). ... The University of Florida (Florida or UF) is a public land-grant, space-grant, research university located in Gainesville, Florida. ... 2003 (MMIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Auburn Tigers football represents Auburn University in NCAA Division I-A college football. ...

In 2004, he earned All-American honors and was named to the All-SEC first team as both a running back and return specialist. He led the team in rushing for the third time with 1,165 yards on 239 carries (4.9 avg.) and scored 12 touchdowns. He also finished the season with 1,718 all-purpose yards, the third highest single-season output in Auburn school history. Williams also threw one touchdown pass as a senior, against Georgia. shelby was here 2004 (MMIV) was a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The College Football All-America Team is an honor given annually to the best American college football players at their respective position. ... The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ... Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ...

Williams finished his collegiate career with 3,831 yards on 741 attempts (5.2 yards per attempt) and 45 touchdowns, breaking the all-time Auburn career records of 657 rushing attempts by Joe Cribbs and 43 touchdowns by Bo Jackson while finishing second in total rushing yardage. His career total of 5,033 all-purpose yards also ranks second in school history behind James Brooks. Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ... Joe Cribbs (born 5 January 1958 in Sulligent, Alabama) is a retired NFL and USFL football running back. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... James Brooks (born December 28, 1958 in Warner Robins, Georgia) is a retired NFL football running back. ...

He has the distinction of earning nine SEC Player of the Week honors in his career, the most in conference history. The Southeastern Conference (SEC) is a college athletic conference headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama which operates in the southeastern part of the United States. ...

Collegiate statistics

Williams evades a would-be tackler at Auburn.

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Note: Bold indicates Auburn University school record. Auburn University (AU or Auburn) is a state university located in Auburn, Alabama, in the United States. ...

NFL career

Williams entered the 2005 NFL Draft and was drafted with the 5th pick of the 1st round by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He signed a five year contract with the Bucs worth $31 million while fellow running backs who were drafted ahead of him, including former Auburn teammate Ronnie Brown, who was drafted 2nd by the Miami Dolphins, and Cedric Benson, drafted 4th by the Chicago Bears, who held out of training camp seeking much more lucrative deals. The 2005 NFL Draft, in which National Football League (NFL) teams take turns selecting amateur college American football players and other first-time eligible players, took place on April 23 and April 24, 2005[1] at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City, New York. ... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... Ronnie BrownSuck balls fuc (born December 12, 1981 in Rome, Georgia) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. ... For more information on the franchises current season, see 2007 Miami Dolphins season. ... Cedric Myron Benson (born December 28, 1982 in Midland, Texas) is an American football running back. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue, Orange and White Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National...

Jeff Reynolds of Pro Football Weekly predicted Williams as the rookie most likely to have the greatest impact in the 2005 NFL season writing that "At the Senior Bowl, Jon Gruden was salivating over this kid. He pulled him out real early. Don't think that was a coincidence. He's the offense. Gruden has set it up, Cadillac or bust". The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The Senior Bowl is an all-star college football exhibition game usually played either at or towards the end of the college football season in January. ... Jon Gruden (born August 17, 1963 in Sandusky, Ohio) is the head coach of the NFL (National Football Conference) Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ...

The first half of the season for Williams was an up and down affair. Williams rushed for 434 yards in his first three weeks, setting records as the first rookie running back to ever have three consecutive 100 yard games, and rushing for the most yards in the first three weeks of a career, a record previously held by Alan Ameche of the 1955 Baltimore Colts now the Indianapolis Colts. Williams was also named rookie of the week for the first three weeks of the season and rookie of the month for September. His shoes and gloves from week three were subsequently retired to the Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. In week four however, Williams came down with injuries to his ankle and arch in his right foot, causing him to miss two weeks. In the four games he played since, including the game in which he acquired his injury, Williams only managed to rush for a combined 82 yards on limited carries. However, in his next four games, he averaged over 100 yards per game (408). In his rookie season, Carnell has six 100-yard games (in 14 starts, he was out with an injury) and led all rookies in total rushing yards (1,178), rookie of the week honors (3), and finished second, behind Brandon Jacobs (another former Auburn football player), for rushing touchdowns (6). Lino Dante Alan Ameche (March 1, 1933 — August 8, 1988), nicknamed The Horse, was an American football player who played six seasons with the Baltimore Colts in the National Football League after winning the Heisman Trophy in college at the University of Wisconsin. ... There have been two unrelated American football teams called the Baltimore Colts based in Baltimore, Maryland. ... City Indianapolis, Indiana Team colors Royal Blue and White Head Coach Tony Dungy Owner Jim Irsay General manager Bill Polian Mascot Blue [1] League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1953–present) Western Conference (1953-1969) Coastal Division (1967-1969) American Football Conference (1970-present) AFC East (1970-2001) AFC South... The Pro Football Hall of Fame is actually the National Football Leagues Hall of Fame. ... Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, United States. ... Brandon Jacobs (born July 6, 1982 in Houma, Louisiana) is a running back for the New York Giants of the National Football League. ... Auburn Tigers football represents Auburn University in NCAA Division I-A college football. ...

On January 4, 2006, Carnell was awarded with the Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year award. He drew 47 votes of a nationalwide panel of 50 sports writers and broadcasters who cover the NFL. He beat the likes of former running mate Ronnie Brown of Miami, who received one vote. Tight end Heath Miller of Pittsburgh and offensive lineman Logan Mankins of New England also received one vote. On February 2, 2006, Williams was announced as the NFL Rookie of the Year Award based on the votes of over 1,000,000 visitors to NFL.com. January 4 is the 4th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... For the Manfred Mann album, see 2006 (album). ... Since 1967 The Associated Press has given two annual Rookie of the Year Awards to NFL American football players: one for an offensive player and one for a defensive player. ... NFL logo For other uses of the abbreviation NFL, see NFL (disambiguation). ... Ronnie BrownSuck balls fuc (born December 12, 1981 in Rome, Georgia) is an American football running back who currently plays for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League. ... For more information on the franchises current season, see 2007 Miami Dolphins season. ... Earl Heath Miller, Jr. ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Logan Mankins (born March 10, 1982 in Catheys Valley, California) is an American football guard who currently plays for the New England Patriots of the NFL. He was drafted by the Patriots in the first round of the 2005 NFL Draft with the 32nd overall pick. ... City Foxborough, Massachusetts Other nicknames The Pats Team colors Nautical Blue, New Century Silver, Red, and White Head Coach Bill Belichick Owner Robert Kraft General manager Bill Belichick Mascot Pat Patriot League/Conference affiliations American Football League (1960–69) Eastern Division (1960–69) National Football League (1970–present) American Football...

Carnell was unable to match the success of his rookie campaign in the 2006 NFL season as he failed to reach the 1,000 yard mark. His reduced production was attributed to poor offensive line play and an injury that nagged him all year. The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ...

NFL statistics

The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ... The 2005 National Football League regular season began on Thursday, September 8, 2005 and ended on Sunday, January 1, 2006, New Years Day. ... The 2006 NFL season is the 87th season of the National Football League, the major professional American football league in the United States. ...

Trivia

• Williams is the second Auburn running back selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers since Bo Jackson but Jackson specifically said the day before that he would not play for the team but they drafted him anyway.
• In the game NFL Street 3, Williams does not have his last name on his jersey. Instead, the nameplate reads, "Cadillac."

City Tampa Bay, Florida Other nicknames The Bucs, Pewter Pirates Team colors Buccaneer Red, Pewter, Black, and Orange Head Coach Jon Gruden Owner Malcolm Glazer General manager Bruce Allen Mascot Captain Fear League/Conference affiliations National Football League (1976–present) American Football Conference (1976) AFC West (1976) National Football Conference... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ...

External links

• CadillacWilliams.com
• Carnell Williams at ESPN.com
• NFL.com Player Page
• Pro-Football-Reference.com - Current Stats
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