Career Bests
2018
One of 10 Coyotes who started all 11 games, he at left tackle … aided an offense that led the Valley and ranked 13
th nationally in passing at 285 yards per game … the Coyotes averaged 411 yards a game, which ranked 42
nd nationally … competed in 40 games during his four-year career ... MVFC Honor Roll member
2017
Started the first three games of the season at left tackle before sustaining an injury towards the end of game three in an upset of No. 10 North Dakota (9/16) … missed the next six games, ending a streak of 25 consecutive starts … returned to start the final four games, including both FCS playoff contests … part of a unit that ranked second nationally and set a MVFC record for average total offense with 523 yards per game … helped USD average 38.2 points per game, which ranked fourth nationally … the Coyotes rushed for more than 280 yards four times and passed for more than 400 yards four times ... earned MVFC Lineman of the Week honors after leading the Coyotes to the win against FBS Bowling Green (9/9)
2016
One of nine Coyotes who started all 11 games, he at left tackle … set the foundation for an offense that averaged 30 points and 385 yards per game … part of a unit that committed just 14 penalties in 11 games for 88 yards … scored key wins against National Defensive Player of the Year Karter Schult, who had no tackles-for-loss during the Coyotes’ 27-24 upset of 11
th-ranked Northern Iowa on the 100
th Dakota Days football game (10/8) … MVFC Conference Honor Roll member
2015-16
Football
One of two redshirt freshmen who started all 11 games, he at left tackle … helped lead an offense that averaged 165 yards rushing and 183 yards passing … part of a unit that posted 529 yards of offense in a win against Missouri State (10/24) … helped the Coyotes post three games of at least 240 yards rushing … MVFC Honor Roll member
Indoor Track & Field
Competed at four meets during the season … threw the shot put a season-best 47-6 ½ for fourth at the Dakota Realty Alumni Meet.
Outdoor Track & Field
Did not compete.
2014-15
Football
Redshirted…named Offensive Scout Team Player of the Week (leading into Southern Illinois)…MVFC Honor Roll member.
Indoor Track & Field
Redshirted.
Outdoor Track & Field
Redshirted.
Prep
Played both sides of the football for the Tanagers and was one of the top kids in his class...also a stand out basketball player for Vermillion...won the shot put at the 2014 SDHSAA Class A State Championship with a throw of 53-11 1/2.
Personal
Parents are Kari and Rusty Jensen...both parents graduated from South Dakota...mathematics and math education double major...member of the Coyote football
