As of early February 2026, reports indicate that Auburn icon and former running backs coach
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is joining the Alabama Crimson Tide staff as a Run Game Coordinator. This marks a major, unexpected move to their archrival after he previously resigned from Auburn in January 2024 and coached in the NFL.
Key details regarding this development include:
Carnell "Cadillac" Williams is joining the Alabama Crimson Tide staff as a Run Game Coordinator. This marks a major, unexpected move to their archrival after he previously resigned from Auburn in January 2024 and coached in the NFL.
Key details regarding this development include:
- Role: Williams is expected to join the Alabama staff in a coaching capacity.
- Background: He served as Auburn's running backs coach from 2019–2023 and as interim head coach in 2022, becoming a beloved figure on the Plains.
- Recent History: Following his resignation from Auburn, he worked as a running backs coach for the Las Vegas Raiders in 2024.
- Context: This move to Alabama is considered a significant coaching crossover in the SEC rivalry.