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An All-America running back at Auburn, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams was the No. 1 draft choice ¿ the fifth overall selection ¿ of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005. His impact was immediate and historic. His 148 yards at Minnesota in his first pro game marked the fifth-best debut by a rookie running back in NFL history. After three games, his 434 yards marked the most by tailback in league history, prompting the Hall of Fame to request Williams¿ cleats and gloves for a display at its shrine in Canton, Ohio.
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An All-America running back at Auburn, Carnell "Cadillac" Williams was the No. 1 draft choice ¿ the fifth overall selection ¿ of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2005. His impact was immediate and historic. His 148 yards at Minnesota in his first pro game marked the fifth-best debut by a rookie running back in NFL history. After three games, his 434 yards marked the most by tailback in league history, prompting the Hall of Fame to request Williams¿ cleats and gloves for a display at its shrine in Canton, Ohio.
Williams missed two games during the ¿05 season with a foot injury, but still finished with 1,178 yards, six touchdowns and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in helping the Bucs to playoffs. His production tailed off in ¿06, along with his team¿s. Williams, playing in one of the worst offenses in the league, finished with 798 yards and just one touchdown. His ¿07 season ended in the fourth week when ¿ in grotesque fashion ¿ he suffered a torn patellar ligament in his right knee while trying to plant and make cut at the end of an 18-yard run at Carolina. Given the severity of the injury, his future status is uncertain. Williams career numbers show 2,184 yards and 10 touchdowns.
Williams missed two games during the ¿05 season with a foot injury, but still finished with 1,178 yards, six touchdowns and was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in helping the Bucs to playoffs. His production tailed off in ¿06, along with his team¿s. Williams, playing in one of the worst offenses in the league, finished with 798 yards and just one touchdown. His ¿07 season ended in the fourth week when ¿ in grotesque fashion ¿ he suffered a torn patellar ligament in his right knee while trying to plant and make cut at the end of an 18-yard run at Carolina. Given the severity of the injury, his future status is uncertain. Williams career numbers show 2,184 yards and 10 touchdowns.
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Williams announces surprise retirement, leaving hole in Ravens' offense
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