Cadillac Williamsresigns as Auburn running backs coach

After five seasons coaching Auburn’s running backs, Carnell “Cadillac”

Williams will not return to the Tigers’ staff in 2024, resigning his position in an announcement Thursday night.

 

“After taking time to pray and reflect, I have made the decision to resign from

my position with Auburn football to pursue other opportunities,” Williams

said. “I love Auburn, the players and AU family with all my heart, but this

decision is what is best for me, my wife and sons.

I am extremely grateful for the

coaching opportunity given to me first by Coach Malzahn and most recently by

Coach Freeze. These past five years on the Plains have been nothing short of

incredible. Auburn is and always will be a special part of my life.”

 

Williams, who played for the Tigers from 2001-04, coached the Tigers to the SEC’s fourth-rated rush offense in yards per

game in 2023, an attack that ranked 23rd

nationally. The Tigers averaged 189 rush

yards per game in 2023, accounting for 53.8% of the Tigers’ offensive production.

 

Head coach Hugh Freeze, who was the third Auburn coach Williams served

under, expressed his appreciation for Williams’ contribution to the staff.

“Carnell’s contributions to the Auburn football program during his tenure as a coach are greatly appreciated,” Freeze

stated. He is among the all-time greats of the

program and guided Auburn through

a period of change. I appreciate his decision and wish him nothing but the

best, even though I know this wasn’t an easy one for him.

 

The departure of Williams creates a second position on Auburn’s offensive

staff, after offensive coordinator Philip Montgomery was fired.