College soccer player Chase Stegall, son of former NFL wideout Milton Stegall, dies ‘unexpectedly’ at 20

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Chase Stegall, a member of the DePaul University men’s soccer team and the son of former NFL player Milton Stegall, was found dead in his dorm on the school’s Chicago campus on Monday morning, according to reports and school officials. He was 20. 

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. 

Chase Stegall, 20, appeared in 16 games for the DePaul University men's soccer team this past season. He played two seasons, but did not see any action on the field in his freshman year.  (Courtesy of DePaul Athletics)

"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.  

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"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." 

FILE - Winnipeg Blue Bombers wide receiver Milt Stegall and son Chase leave the stadium after the Saskatchewan Roughriders won the CFL's 95th Grey Cup football championship in Toronto, Nov. 25, 2007.  (REUTERS/Fred Greenslade )

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. 

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