DeQuinder Williams II is a 6'0", 180-pound defensive back from Charlotte, North Carolina who attended West Charlotte High School. As a senior, he recorded 35 tackles, two interceptions, and eight passes defended. Previously at West Mecklenburg as a junior, Williams posted 62 tackles, 3.0 tackles for loss, one sack, one interception, a forced fumble, and six pass breakups. He joined Charlotte's recruiting class in 2024 as a true freshman and redshirted that season. In 2025, the redshirt sophomore appeared in four games on special teams during the latter portion of the schedule.