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Derek Jensen

Class:
Freshman
Position:
OL
Hometown:
Hartland, Wis.
High School:
Arrowhead
Height:
6-6
Weight:
314

High School

Earned four-star status by Rivals and three-star by ESPN and 247Sports
Earned all-region and all-state honors as a junior and a senior
Named all-conference as a sophomore in 2021
High school coach was Matthew Harris
Also wrestled in high school
Has an older sibling, Aidan
Plans to study business at Wisconsin
Parents are Jack and Hillary Jensen
Favorite Badger of all-time is Ron Dayne

Saturday, September 26

Saturday, September 26

Saturday, September 26

Thursday, September 24

Wisconsin Badgers Head Coach Luke Fickell looks on during an NCAA Big Ten Conference college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sept. 26, 2026, in State College, Pa. The Badgers won 24-20. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Luke Fickell named Bear Bryant National Coach of the Week

Monday, September 28

Wisconsin Badgers during an NCAA Big Ten Conference college football game against the Penn State Nittany Lions, Sept. 26, 2026, in State College, Pa. The Badgedrs won 24-20. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Wisconsin wins with 17-point comeback at No. 13 Penn State

Saturday, September 26

Wisconsin Badgers defensive back Matt Jung (29) celebrates an interception with teammates during an NCAA college football game against Eastern Michigan Eagles, Sept. 19, 2026, in Madison, Wis. The Badgers won 54-10. (Photo by David Stluka/Wisconsin Athletic Communications)

Badgers open Big Ten play at No. 13 Penn State

Wednesday, September 23

Colton Joseph

Wisconsin dominates Eastern Michigan in 54-10 win

Saturday, September 19

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