Asheville safety Kareem Williams commits to Coastal Carolina

Asheville High School rising senior defensive back Kareem Williams committed to play at Coastal Carolina University on Saturday afternoon. He is the first class of 2025 prospect from North Carolina to commit to the South Carolina school.

Williams also had an offer from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and Gardner-Webb University in Boiling Springs.

These class of 2025 North Carolina players are committed to out-of-state programs

He is a big safety at 6-foot-3 and 180 pounds.

Williams finished second on Asheville's 2023 team in total tackles with 54. He had five tackles for a loss and a sack. The class of 2025 prospect also intercepted two passes, forced two fumbles, and blocked a field goal attempt. One of the interceptions was returned for a touchdown. On offense, Williams had three receptions for 4 yards. As a sophomore, Williams tallied 22 total tackles.

Asheville finished last fall's season with a 5-6 overall record. The Cougars made the N.C. High School Athletic Association's 4A West playoffs but lost in the first round on the road at Hough.