Hesse signed with the Tennessee Titans as an undrafted free agent on May 13, 2019.[4] He was moved to tight end during the preseason and was waived at the end of training camp. He was resigned by the Titans' practice squad, where he spent the rest of the season.[5] Hesse was waived during final roster cuts before being resigned to the Titans' practice squad again during the 2020 season.[6]
Atlanta Falcons
Hesse was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on May 13, 2021.[7] He was waived on October 9, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad.[8] He was promoted to the active roster on November 18.[9] He was waived on December 6 and re-signed to the practice squad.[10][11] He was promoted back to the active roster on January 4, 2022.[12]
The Falcons re-signed Hesse on February 23, 2023.[13] He was released on August 29, and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15] He did not sign a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent upon the expiration of his practice squad contract.[16]
Detroit Lions
On May 13, 2024, Hesse signed with the Detroit Lions.[17] He was released on November 2.