DePaul Sophomore Dies On Campus: Officials

CHICAGO — A DePaul University student-athlete died Monday on the school’s Lincoln Park campus in Chicago, officials said.

Chase Stegall “passed away unexpectedly” Monday morning in a residence hall, according to a message to the university community from President Robert Manuel and Vice President and Director of Athletics DeWayne Peevy.

The 20-year-old Atlanta native was a sophomore studying marketing and communications as well as a member of the university’s men’s soccer team, according to officials. In the 2024 season, Stegall, a midfielder, played in 16 of the team’s 17 games and scored one goal against Drake University on Sept. 2.

“Chase was known for his warmth, strength of character, and vibrant presence — qualities that touched the lives of many both on and off the field,” the message said, directing those in need of support to contact University Counseling and Psychological Services as well as the Division of Mission and Ministry.

Stegall is the son of Milt Stegall, who played professional football in the NFL for the Cincinnati Bengals and the CFL for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

In a prepared statement, Blue Bombers President and CEO Wade Miller described Chase Stegall as “a bright and talented young man with a promising future.”

“Our hearts go out to Milt, Darlene, and the entire Stegall family during this unimaginable time,” Miller said in the statement.