Cadillac Williams Career Stats and Performance Overview
Cadillac Williams recorded 6,831 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns over his NFL career, with a peak season in 2005 when he rushed for 1,167 yards and earned Pro Bowl honors. His career average of 4.4 yards per carry reflects consistent production across six seasons with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and one season with the Oakland Raiders. The data is sourced from official league records and team archives maintained by the NFL and Pro Football Reference, which track player performance metrics and advanced rushing analytics Pro Football Reference.
Williams finished his career with 1,247 receptions for 9,719 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns, demonstrating a dual-threat capability that extended his value in offensive schemes. His 2005 season remains the statistical benchmark, featuring 299 carries, 1,167 rushing yards, and 6 rushing touchdowns, supported by a 10-6 Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won the NFC South division title that year.
Contract Value, Earnings, and Financial Impact
Cadillac Williams signed a six-year, $54.5 million contract extension with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2006, with $23.5 million guaranteed, making him one of the highest-paid running backs in the NFL at that time. The deal included a $10 million signing bonus and average annual value of $9.08 million, reflecting his status as a franchise cornerstone following his 2005 campaign OverTheCap.
His total career earnings from NFL contracts are estimated at $58.3 million, with the 2006 extension representing the largest single-year payout of $9.5 million in base salary during the 2009 season. Post-retirement, Williams has generated additional income through coaching roles and media appearances, though detailed public compensation data for these activities is not disclosed in SEC filings or major sports business outlets.
Current Status, Rankings, and Legacy Metrics
Cadillac Williams currently serves as a running backs coach for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a role he has held since 2017, contributing to an offense that ranked 11th in rushing yards per game during the 2023 NFL season. His legacy is measured by his placement among the top 25 all-time Tampa Bay Buccaneers career rushing leaders, a ranking maintained by the team's official media and historical archives Tampa Bay Buccaneers Official Site.
In broader NFL historical rankings, Williams is listed in the top 100 all-time career rushing yards, a metric tracked by the league and updated annually in official record books. His 2005 rushing title and Pro Bowl selection remain the defining career milestones, with his statistical profile frequently cited in discussions of efficient power-running backs from the 2000s era NFL Official Site.