Coffeyville Community College announces its keynote speaker for the 2026 commencement ceremony.

CCC Alumnus Sylvester “Sly” Williams will address graduates on Saturday. Williams, a former first-round NFL Draft pick and Super Bowl champion, began his collegiate career at Coffeyville before earning a scholarship to the University of North Carolina and going on to play nearly a decade in the NFL.

Since retiring from football, Williams has transitioned into entrepreneurship, real estate investing and leadership development. He is the founder of Champ Group Consulting, where he works with organizations to build strong cultures and develop leaders. Graduation starts at 10:00am at Nellis Hall.