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Beatty Breaks Down His Path To The NFL Starting With The Tennessee Titans

By Derek Parris Apr 27, 2026 | 8:57 PM



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A long form conversation with Rochester and Illini graduate Hank Beatty before he heads to Tennessee Titans training camp later this week to start his NFL career. The former Rocket and Illinois High School Gatorade Player of the Year got his chance to play wide receiver and return punts with the Illini and signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Tennessee Titans on Saturday following the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. Beatty sits down with DP to talk all things football and look ahead to his future. Thank you WAND sports for the Illini football video highlights.