Madieu Williams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
2004 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 24 · #56 overall
Madieu Williams Maryland Draft
Madieu Williams was drafted No. 56 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #56
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2004
- NFL games
- 119
- Years as starter
- 7
- Career AV
- 3321st at Maryland
The pick
How Madieu Williams came off the board in 2004.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Maryland
ACC at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'0" · 190 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 87 prospect74.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value
- Games played
- 119
- Seasons as a starter
- 7
- Career approximate value
- 3321st among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1855% of career value
- Final season
- 20128 years after the draft
Around pick 56
Who came off the board on either side of Madieu Williams.
Marshall
Florida State
Alabama
Pittsburgh
Maryland in the 2004 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Madieu Williams in the 2004 NFL Draft
Madieu Williams is a Defensive back out of Maryland selected No. 56 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft. 119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Madieu Williams drafted?
Madieu Williams was selected No. 56 overall by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2004 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/madieu-williams.
What college did Madieu Williams play for?
Madieu Williams played college football at Maryland in the ACC. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did Madieu Williams's NFL career turn out?
119 regular-season games · 7 seasons as a starter · 33 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2004/madieu-williams.