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Depaul University footballer Chase the stegall found dead in his residence at the school campus.
Stegall, 20, died on Monday, June 2, according to the school’s student magazine Depaulia.
His death was described as “unexpected” and the cause of death was not reported.
“Chase was known for its warmth, strength and vibrant presence – qualities that touched the lives of many on the field and on the field,” Depaul’s president Rob Manuel Said in an email sent to the faculty, staff and students. “His teammates, coaches, classmates, faculties, staff and anyone who knew him deeply know his loss.
Deputy Vice -President and Athletics Director, Dewayne peevyand men’s football head coach, Mark Plokenpublished a joint statement on the death of Stegall after the news.
“We are broken by the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a community, a dedicated teammate and a good -hearted friend,” the statement was read. “Our thoughts and prayers are the chase family, friends, teammates and all who loved him
Atlanta’s younger midfielder, Stegall, played 16 Depaul’s 17 games last season and scored Drake 2. September.
Stegall was the son of a former professional footballer Milton Stegallwho played 21 games with Cincinnati Bengals from 1992 to 1994. Milton later moved to a decorated career in the Canadian Football League, where he was a nine-time All-Star.
Chasen will also survive his mother, Darleneand his brother, Collin.
The footballer announced his commitment to Depaul by a festive message in December 2022.
“I am very blessed and enthusiastic about announcing that I will continue with an academic and athletic career by playing Division 1 football at the University of Depaul,” he shared through Instagram. “First of all, I would like to thank God because without him it would be possible. I would also like to thank my family, coaches, teammates and my friends for supporting and believing in me.”
In February Chase wrote an essay Detailed recent health rescue.
“I can’t tell you exactly what happened,” Chase wrote. “All I know I had a scene. And I just remember waking up in the hospital. But when I opened my eyes, there was Mark Plokin, the main cracker coach who stood next to me. He left the exercise and had come to the hospital to see how I went there for hours with me.”
He went on, “My groupmate and my friends constantly checked me. They helped me get to the hospital and sent me texts to make sure I could do. Their kindness, their care, stayed with me.”
Chase eventually recovered and returned to the football field, and he explained how the experience helped him to realize that Depaul was “the right place for me.”
“My trip to the Depaul’s student athlete is full of ups and downs, but through all I have found a supportive community that cares about me,” he wrote. “As I wake up in the hospital with my coach on my side to achieve my first university study, I have experienced the top and lower of this sport. It has helped me to learn the value of flexibility, dedication and representation.
Chase concluded, “The Depaul community has meant everything to me and reminded me every day that I live my dream. I can’t wait to see what’s next.”