Hall of Fame

Ryan Jensen

  • Class
    2012
  • Induction
    2025
  • Sport(s)
    Football
Ryan Jensen was a four-year starter at offensive tackle and earned All-RMAC honors three times, including first team honors in 2011 and 2012. One of the most dominant offensive lineman in the ThunderWolves history, Jensen was a two-time All-American and finalist for the 2012 Gene Upshaw Award . He led CSU Pueblo to back-to-back RMAC Football Championships and NCAA Division II Playoff appearances in 2011 and 2012, reaching the quarterfinals in 2012. With Jensen, CSU Pueblo posted a 39-8 overall record and 31-5 RMAC mark. Following his collegiate career, Jensen was drafted in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens and played eight seasons in his NFL career with Baltimore and Tampa Bay. He was the starting center for Tampa Bay Buccaneers team that won Super Bowl LIV. Jensen was selected to the 2021 Pro Bowl and was a 2019 Second Team All-Pro selection by Pro Football Focus. He retired from the NFL after the 2023 season after playing 100 regular season games, including 90 starts at center.