Played in 12 games as a true freshman
Seven receptions for 25 yards on the season
Two punt returns for two yards on the season
Career-high two receptions in Illinois’ win vs. Iowa 10/8/22
Receptions in each of his first two collegiate games vs. Wyoming 8/27/22 and at Indiana 9/2/22

Three-star recruit by 247Sports, On3, and ESPN, two-star recruit by Rivals
Position ranks: #116 (247), #171 (ESPN)
State ranks: #20 (247), #23 (ESPN)
Played for head coach Derek Leonard at Rochester
Led Rochester to the 2019 IHSA 5A state title
12 receptions for 212 yards and three touchdowns in the 2019 state championship game to earn player of the game honors
2021-22 Gatorade Illinois Football Player of the Year
First Illinois Gatorade Player of the Year to choose Illinois since Reilly O’Toole in 2010-11
2021 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association 4A All-State first team
Central State 8 all-time leading scorer
Three-time all-state
2019 MaxPreps All-American
Three-time academic all-conference
1,899 passing yards, 1,371 rushing yards, and 23 passing touchdowns as a senior
Also played basketball and ran track in high school
Offers included Air Force, Central Michigan, Illinois State, Iowa State, Northern Illinois, Southern Illinois, and Western Illinois

Born September 20, 2003
Son of Helen Kwong and Mark Beatty
One sister, Charlotte
Father, mother, grandmother, and grandfather all attended the University of Illinois
Chose Illinois because, “I love the culture and family here. I felt accepted and like I belonged here since the first time I spoke to the staff and other recruits and commits.”

Hank Beatty