Tennant attended Moeller High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was a three-year starter on the offensive line and senior team captain.
[3] He chose Boston College over offers from Indiana, Kentucky, Penn State, and Purdue.
After redshirting his initial year at Boston College, Tennant saw action in five games in the 2006 season.
He started all games for the Eagles and anchored an offensive line that ranked 35th in the country in sacks allowed (1.42).
[9] Tennant was again signed by New England as an emergency depth option because of the injuries to Guard Logan Mankins and Tackle Nick McDonald.