Ryan Jensen (American football)


Ryan Jensen is an American football center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the sixth round of the 2013 NFL Draft.

Early years

He was selected to the All-State first team while in high school. He also was named to the all-conference.

College career

In his sophomore season, he was selected to the All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Second-team along with being selected to the All-Colorado Second team by National Football Foundation.
Jensen was a Gene Upshaw Award finalist in his Senior year at Colorado State University-Pueblo. He finished 5th in the voting.
Jensen was also selected to participate in the 2013 Texas vs. the Nation all-star game following his Senior Season.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Jensen was drafted by the Ravens in the sixth round, 203rd overall, in the 2013 NFL Draft.
On August 30, 2014, Jensen was released by the Ravens and was signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 16, 2014.
Jensen became a full-time starter for the Ravens in 2017, starting in all 16 games at center.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On March 19, 2018, Jensen signed a four-year, $42 million contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with $22 million guaranteed; making him the highest paid center in the NFL, as Ali Marpet moved from center to left guard to accommodate him.