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2010: Was a first-team RMAC all-academic team selection ... Also was named a second-team ESPN All-Academic District VII selection ... Jansen was named as RMAC defensive player of the week for his efforts vs. New Mexico Highlands on Oct. 30 ... In that game he recorded 11 total tackles, five of which were tackles for a loss and 2.5 sacks ... Was the most productive defensive lineman for the Thunderwolves in 2010 leading the team in tackles-for-loss (14.5) and second in sacks (7.0) ... Recorded 11 tackles and a forced fumble vs. Chadron State on Oct. 2 ... Finished 2010 starting all 11 games while recording 52 tackles.  

2009:  Was a starter at nose guard as well as at defensive end during 2009 ... Led the interior defensive line with 27 tackles during his sophomore year in 2009 ... Fifth on the team with tackles for a loss (5.0) ... Recorded a season-high seven tackles vs. Western State Oct. 24 ... Had five tackles, one for a loss and one sack vs. Adams State Nov.7 ... Started all 11 games for the Pack in 2009 ... Was a second-team Academic All-RMAC selection.

2008: Named Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year after a six-sack campaign in 2008 ... Opened up his career in a big way, coming off the bench to record 2.5 sacks and one forced fumble vs. Oklahoma Panhandle State Sept. 6 ... Returned an interception 34 yards during a four-tackle effort vs. New Mexico Highlands on Oct. 18 ... Recorded a season-high six tackles vs. Western New Mexico Nov. 1. 

High School: Coached by Todd Miller at Pine Creek HS ... Also competed in basketball and rugby for the Eagles ... Named Academic All-State, All-State and All-Conference.

Personal: Son of Shawn and Camie Jansen ... Has one sister, Shanna ... Father, Shawn, graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in 1989 ... Currently majoring in Business