Jensen earned first-team Utah All-State two times (1993–1994) at Pleasant Grove High School[citation needed].

Following graduation from high school, Jensen served a two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Leipzig, Germany.

At the University of California, Berkeley, Jensen was a four-year starter, handling both field goals and kick offs from 1999-2002.

Jensen continued in a long line of Cal greats including Ray Wersching, Jim Breech, Doug Brien, Ryan Longwell, and Nick Harris.

He was named the Pac-10 Special teams player of the week after kicking a Pac-10 record 5 field goals versus Air Force.

He tutored NFL kickers: Andrew Franks, Giorgio Tavecchio, Justin Medlock, Chris Kluwe.