Son of former NFL player Milton Stegall found dead in Chicago dorm

Chase Stegall, a member of the Men’s Football Team University of Depaul and the Son of the former Nfl Milton Stegall player was found dead in his dorm at the Chicago School Campus on Monday morning, according to reports and school officials. He was 20 years old.

Vice President and Director of Athletics Dewayne Peevy and Chief Coach Mark Plotkin announced a joint statement on Monday afternoon, confirming the news of Stegall’s passage.

Chase Stegall, 20, appeared in 16 games for the men’s football team University of Depaul last season. He played two seasons but did not see any action on the field in his first year. (Kindness depaul athletics)

“The heart is broken due to the unexpected loss of Chase Stegall, a nurtured member of our community, a dedicated teammate and a friendly friend,” the statement began.

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“Our thoughts and prayers are with Chase’s family, friends, teammates and everyone 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 throughout our athletics and university family and his memory will forever be part of the Depaul University.”

File – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Broad Milt Stegall and Son Chase leave the stadium after Saskatchewan Roughriders won the 95th CFL Toronto Football Championship, November 25, 2007. (Reuters/Fred Greed)

Newspaper with students, Depaulia, He reported on Tuesday that Stegall had passed “in his residential hall at Lincoln Park University Campus.” The cause of death was not detected.

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Chase is the son of a former Cincinnati Bengals Broader Milton Stegall, who played three seasons at NFL before he had a top career in the Canadian Football League for 14 years.

File – Winnipeg Blue Bombers Milt Stegall leaves the field after their defeat for Eskimos Edmonton in the semi -final football game of CFL Winnipeg, Manitoba, November 8, 2008. (Reuters/Fred Greed)

Milt Stegall was a ninefold CFL All-Star and set several records, including most of the Touchdown career Touchdown and a one-season record.

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Chase Stegall was a student at Depaul University. He appeared in 16 games last season, reaching his only goal of the season against Drake. Registered almost 400 minutes on football Tere this year after seeing no action in the first year.

Chase Stegall, 20, was found at his dormitory at Campus in Chicago on Monday morning, Student newspapers reported, citing e -hits of university officials. (Kindness depaul athletics)

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