After a tragic and turbulent last few months, Chase Harrell has decided to start over at somewhere other than Kansas.
On his personal Twitter account late this past week, Harrell announced that he’s “looking for a FRESH start and have decided to transfer from KU and play my FINAL TWO years at another D1 University.” As he will be leaving the Jayhawks as a graduate, the wide receiver would be eligible to play immediately at another FBS school if that’s the tack he takes.
— Chase Harrell (@1ChaseHarrell) April 13, 2018
In the social media missive, Harrell alluded to “everything I’ve been through this past 6 months.” In late December, Harrell watched his older brother gunned down and murdered after a verbal argument turned violent at a house party in Texas; three months later, Harrell was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence.
As a redshirt sophomore this past season, Harrell was third on the Jayhawks with 25 receptions and a pair of receiving touchdowns, while his 221 receiving yards were fifth. Harrell will finish the Jayhawks portion of his playing career with 25 catches, 302 yards and five touchdowns.