Texas Football: Interview with Carthage 2021 OG Karston Williams
By Charlie Beuttel
Twitter: @charlie_cds3
Carthage High School won its second 4A Texas state championship in the past three seasons in 2019 as the Bulldogs finished 16-0. The key for their undefeated run was their high-powered offense that averaged just over 40 points a game. One of the players who anchored this explosive unit was offensive guard Karston Williams.
Williams, a 6-2, 330-pound, behemoth, has tremendous toughness, strength and footwork while never giving up on a play until the whistle blows. Williams also possesses great explosiveness and great blocking ability in the run game.
The Class of 2021 prospect currently has an offer from Whittier and is also drawing interest from several other college programs. It’s only a matter of time until his recruiting process takes off.
Williams is not only a force to be reckoned with on the football field but also in the weight room and the classroom where he currently holds a 3.3 GPA.
Interview
Karston, congratulations on winning the state championship, what are your thoughts on the 2019 season?
“As a team we had a successful season and I grew a lot as a player.”
How would you grade your individual performance in your junior season?
“Overall, I had a decent season. I had some good games and some bad games.”
What are your strengths on the football field?
“I never give up and I always finish a play.”
What was your most memorable moment in 2019?
“Winning the state championship against La Vega 42-28 in Cowboys Stadium.”
Did you receive any individual honors last year?
“Second team All-District and honorable mention All-East Texas.”
What is your practice and workout schedule during the offseason?
“I lift weights from 9:00 to 10:30, then we have football practice and film until 12:00.”
What are you working on most to improve your game?
“I’m trying not to lean and not get beat inside.”
What area of your game have you seen the most improvement in since last season?
“Run game blocking.”
What are your maxes in the weight room?
“My max bench is 360, my max squat is 570, and my max power clean is 250.”
Is there an NFL player that you try to model your game after?
“I try to learn things from several players, not one in particular.”
Do you have any college offers?
“Whittier College.”
What other schools are showing interest in you?
“I’ve talked to a lot of schools but nothing serious.”
Do you play any other sports in high school?
“I power lift and throw shot put.”
What is your favorite subject in school and why?
“Science because it comes easy to me.”
Who has had the biggest impact on your football career and why?
“My Little League coaches because they taught me the basics to football and made me who I am today.”
What do you like most about playing at Carthage High School?
“Our athletic program.”
What are your goals for your senior season?
“I want to win state again and get more college offers.”
What is your GPA?
“3.3.”
Do you have a favorite quote?
“Winning isn’t everything but wanting to win is” – Vince Lombardi.”
Thank you for your time and good luck in your senior season.
“Thank you, sir.”
Photo credit: Twitter.com; Carthage OG Karston Williams (74) and his teammates.