Cadillac Williams

Professional football running back Carnell "Cadillac" Williams plays for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the National Football League.

After missing most of the 2007 season with a patellar tendon tear, Williams returned to the Buccaneers on November 23, 2008, as they visited the Detroit Lions.ESPN.com: Return of 'Cadillac' Gives Bucs Needed Help with Ground Game During a December 28, 2008, game, Williams was carted off the field after injuring his other knee.TampaBays10.com: Cadillac Williams Helped Off Field with Knee Injury

Williams began his career playing college football with the Auburn Tigers. Despite missing time with several injuries, he was named the SEC player of the week nine time during his college career. Williams was selected fifth overall in the 2005 NFL draft by Tampa Bay and joined the Buccaneers for his NFL debut that same year. He recorded 1,178 yards and six touchdowns during his rookie season and was named the NFL offensive rookie of the year as well as the Diet Pepsi NFL rookie of the year.NFL.com: Cadillac Williams

• Mahalo's Guide to Tampa Bay Buccaneers
• NFL.com: Career Stats
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Weight: 217
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• April 21, 1982: Born in Gadsden, Alabama

• 2005: NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year

• 2007: Injury causes him to miss the remainder of the 2007 season