Scrappy, undersized slot receiver who wins with craft over the middle, reliable hands, and legitimate open-field juice that makes him a dynamic punt returner. Beatty's quarterback background gives him processing speed and scheme understanding that separates him from generic athlete-conversions, and his YAC ability — running with low pad level and genuine contact tolerance — makes him a chunk-play weapon on quick-game concepts. The route tree is still developing, there's zero contested-catch evidence on tape, and the 5-10/185 frame will get bullied by NFL press corners on the boundary. His floor is a return specialist who sticks on a roster; his ceiling, in the right spread-heavy system, is a productive WR3/4 who doubles as a special teams ace — but you're betting on coaching and scheme to unlock it.

• 📡Elite punt return ability — 14.1 YPR in 2024 (4th nationally), 18.9 YPR pace in 2025, broke Red Grange's Illinois single-game record
• +Outstanding YAC ability with low pad level, forward lean, and runner's mentality through contact
• 🤲Reliable hands — one drop on 34 targets to start the 2024-2025 stretch; consistent ball security under contact
• 🧠Football IQ and scheme understanding rooted in his quarterback background — processes quickly and understands route spacing
• 🧤Versatility as a passer (threw a TD), rusher, receiver, and return man — only player nationally with a passing, rushing, receiving, and punt return TD in 2025 regular season

• 🐍Undersized frame (5-10 1/2, 185 lbs) with no evidence of winning against press-man coverage from physical NFL corners
• 🤲No contested-catch reps on tape — has not demonstrated the ability to win 50/50 balls in traffic
• ✂️Limited route tree — primarily slot concepts, crossers, and screens; has not shown a full intermediate or boundary route package
• 🧤Late breakout raises questions — totaled just 90 receiving yards in his first two collegiate seasons, with the senior explosion potentially a product of favorable context rather than latent talent