• Madieu Williams is a professional football player for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. He previously played for the Cincinnati Bengals, until signing six-year, $33 million contract with the Vikings on February 29, 2008. This contract makes Williams the highest paid safety in the NFL.ESPN.com: Former Bengal Williams agrees to sign with Vikings for $33 million (February 29, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Full name: Madieu Mohammed Williams
  2. Born: October 18, 1981
  3. Birthplace: Freetown, Sierra Leone
  4. Height: 6'1"
  5. Weight: 203 lb
  6. Jersey:
     1. 20
  7. Position: Safety
  8. College: University of Maryland
  9. NFL Draft: 56th overall in 2004 (Cincinnati Bengals)
  10. Moved to the United States at age 9
  11. Hosts an annual free summer youth football camp
  12. Founded of the Madieu Williams Foundation in 2005

• NFL Career

  Madieu Williams played in all 16 games during his rookie season with the Bengals. He finished 2004 with 103 tackles, two sacks, and three interceptions.

  After missing most of the 2005 season due to injury, Williams returned to play in all 16 games in 2006, posting numbers similar to that of his rookie season. He continued to produce on defense, missing only three games in 2007.NFL.com: Madieu Williams

  After the 2007 season ended, Williams became a free agent signed a six-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

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