Chase Stegall, a soccer player for DePaul University and the son of former professional football player Milton Stegall, died suddenly this week. He was 20. Stegall was reportedly found deceased in his dorm on the university’s campus Monday morning. Chase Stegall — the son of former NFL wide receiver Milton Stegall and a rising collegiate soccer — star has died. #RIP Read more: https://t.co/Bu9C5vXMsr pic.twitter.com/6adMirvLMn — TMZ (@TMZ) June 3, 2025 Fox News reports: Vice president and director of athletics DeWayne Peevy and head coach Mark Plotkin released a joint statement on Monday afternoon confirming the news of Stegall’s passing. “We are heartbroken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a cherished member of our community, dedicated teammate and kind-hearted friend,” the statement began. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase’s family, friends, teammates and all who loved him. In the coming days, we will support Chase’s family and teammates through this devastating time. His loss will be deeply felt across our entire Athletics and university family and his memory will forever be a part of DePaul University.” The student-run newspaper, The DePaulia, reported Tuesday that Stegall passed “in his residence hall on the university’s Lincoln Park campus.” The cause of death has not been revealed. Milton Stegall played three years in the National Football League with the Cincinnati Bengals and 14 years in the Canadian Football League with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. “We are heartbroken by the passing of Chase Stegall. Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, has shared a statement on behalf of the organization,” the Winnipeg Blue Bombers stated. We are heartbroken by the passing of Chase Stegall. Wade Miller, President & CEO of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, has shared a statement on behalf of the organization. pic.twitter.com/liwDt8C4na — Winnipeg Blue Bombers (@Wpg_BlueBombers) June 3, 2025 “The Roughriders held a moment of silence for Chase Stegall ahead of today’s kickoff,” the CFL wrote. The Roughriders held a moment of silence for Chase Stegall ahead of today's kickoff. pic.twitter.com/8oI1mvySN9 — CFL (@CFL) June 6, 2025 Per 11 Alive: A sophomore student-athlete at DePaul University in Chicago, Chase graduated high school from Woodward Academy in Atlanta in 2023 after attending St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Hapeville. He also played in the Southern Soccer Academy, a youth recreational and competitive league in Georgia. A spokesperson for the Cook County Medical Examiner in Chicago said the autopsy is complete, but more tests are needed to determine the cause and manner of death. WATCH: