Auburn operating backs coach Carnell “Cadillac” Williams, who starred for the Tigers and have become an NFL first-round draft decide, is resigning to pursue different alternatives.
Williams, 41, had coached Auburn’s operating backs for the previous 5 seasons below three totally different coaches (Gus Malzahn, Bryan Harsin and Hugh Freeze). He served as Auburn’s interim coach for the ultimate 4 video games in 2022 following Harsin’s firing, and went 2-2 with a win over Texas A&M.
Williams remained on Auburn’s workers below Freeze, who simply accomplished his first season.
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“I like Auburn, the gamers and AU household with all my coronary heart, however this determination is what’s finest for me, my spouse and sons,” Williams mentioned in an announcement. “I’m extraordinarily grateful for the teaching alternative given to me first by Coach Malzahn and most just lately by Coach Freeze. These previous 5 years on the Plains have been nothing in need of unimaginable. Auburn is and all the time shall be a particular a part of my life.”
Williams had 3,831 speeding yards on 741 makes an attempt with 45 touchdowns, setting Auburn profession information for each rushes and speeding touchdowns. He was chosen No. 5 total by Tampa Bay within the 2005 draft and earned NFL Rookie of the 12 months honors with 1,178 speeding yards and 6 100-yard performances.
He performed with the Buccaneers via the 2010 season however struggled with accidents, then spent 2011 with the St. Louis Rams. Williams started his teaching profession at Henderson State in 2015.