Career
He played college football at the University of Iowa. He accepted a scholarship from the University of Iowa. Measuring 6" 3", 230 lbs. and running a 4.4 40 yard dash, he earned 8 varsity letters, 4 in football and 4 in track & field
In football, he was the team"s leading rusher as a sophomore and junior, finishing his career with 367 carries for 1,661 rushing yards (45-yard avg) and 9 touchdowns.
In track he competed as a hurdler. In 1988, he was inducted into the Iowa High School Sports Hall of Fame and to the Quad Cities Sports Hall of Fame in 2002.
Dallas Cowboys
Jensen was selected in the second round (40th overall) of the 1976 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys. As a rookie he played mainly on special teams, and because of his versatility and size, he was moved between running back and tight education
In 1977, he became expendable when Tony Dorsett was drafted, so he was traded to the Denver Broncos in exchange for a sixth round draft choice (#160-Mike Salzano), after never having a rushing attempt with the Cowboys.
Denver Broncos
Jensen was a versatile running back for the Denver Broncos and helped the team reach Super Bowl XII in 1977, playing against his former teammates. In 1978, he was placed on the injured reserve list with a knee injury. He led the team in rushing and receptions in 1980.
The next year he was released before the season started.
Green Bay Packers
In 1981, he signed as a free agent with the Green Bay Packers, to be the backup for Gerry Ellis and to play special teams. He was released on September 7, 1982, only to be re-signed on September 13, to replace an injured Ellis.
With Baronet Starr as the head coach, in 1982 the Packers made their first appearance in the playoffs after a 10-year drought.
