| Penn State Nittany Lions | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class |  |
| Personal information | |
| Born | (2004-06-23) June 23, 2004 Gainesville, Florida, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Atascocita (Atascocita, Texas) |
| College |
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| Awards and highlights | |
| Stats at ESPN | |
Chase Sowell (born June 23, 2004) is an American football wide receiver for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes, the East Carolina Pirates, and the Iowa State Cyclones.
Early life and high school
Sowell attended Atascocita High School in Atascocita, Texas. He committed to play college football for the Colorado Buffaloes over offers from other schools such as Northern Iowa, Incarnate Word, UTSA, and Sam Houston.[1]
College career
Colorado
As a freshman in 2022, Sowell appeared in three games with one start, bringing in two passes for 23 yards. After the conclusion of the season, he entered the NCAA transfer portal.[2]
East Carolina
Sowell transferred to play for the East Carolina Pirates.[3] In 2023, he recorded 47 receptions for 622 yards and a touchdown.[4] During the 2024 season, Sowell totaled 34 catches for 678 yards and three touchdowns in nine games. After the season, he again entered the transfer portal.[5]
Iowa State
Sowell transferred to play for the Iowa State Cyclones.[6] In week 5 of the 2025 season, he hauled in four passes for 146 yards in a win over Arizona Wildcats.[7] In week 7, he hauled in two passes for 25 yards in a loss to Colorado.[8] Sowell finished the 2025 season with 32 receptions for 500 yards and two touchdowns. After the season, he once again entered the transfer portal.[9]
References
- ^ Howell, Brian (June 8, 2022). "CU Buffs recruit Chase Sowell turning focus to football". Boulder Daily Camera. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Smith, Kaiden. "Colorado wide receiver Chase Sowell plans to enter NCAA transfer portal". On3.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Gray, Rob. "Iowa State wide receiver Chase Sowell has 'no hard feelings' as he returns to Colorado". The Gazette. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Gallardo, Aidan. "Florida set to host ECU transfer wide receiver on official visit". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Lloyd, Dugan (December 2, 2024). "ECU WR Chase Sowell leaving to pursue transfer portal". WITN.com. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Hertel, Aylessa (November 7, 2025). "Athletic family leads Iowa State football wide receiver Chase Sowell to the Cyclones". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Rapay, Eugene (September 28, 2025). "Iowa State football receiver Chase Sowell enjoys breakthrough game in win over Arizona". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Hauser, Jeff. "Iowa State's Chase Sowell caught on camera fighting Colorado fan over helmet on the field". Yahoo Sports. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
- ^ Biggs, Terrance. "5 Transfer Portal Landing Spots for Iowa State WR Chase Sowell". Pro Football Network. Retrieved January 3, 2026.
External links
- Colorado Buffaloes bio
- East Carolina Pirates bio
- Iowa State Cyclones bio
