Northern Illinois University Athletics

2008: Saw action as a reserve offensive lineman in three contests. Played in the Indiana State (10-20), Eastern Michigan (9-27) and Toledo (10-18) games.

2007: Did not appear in any games.

2006: Redshirted.

High School: Rated No. 26 on state prospects list by Rivals.com in 2006. Named team captain and Most Valuable Offensive Lineman, first team Catholic League All-Blue Division, first team Suburban Life All-Area, special mention Chicago Sun-Times All-Area, and special mention Chicago Tribune All-State as a senior. Played offensive tackle and racked up 20 tackles, four sacks, two forced fumbles and one blocked field goal as defensive tackle during his senior campaign. Entered his final prep season with three-star ranking by Rivals.com in its Midwest Top 150 and was cited on preseason Area Top 100 Players and Catholic League Blue Top Five Players listings by Chicago Sun-Times. Listed as one of the Area Top 100 Players, Area Top 20 Recruits, and league Player to Watch by Chicago Tribune. Earned honorable mention Catholic League All-White Division honors on 10-2 league champion and Class 5A playoff quarterfinalist while playing offensive guard as a junior.

Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1987 in Arlington Heights, Ill. Communication studies major. Son of Alpha and Marilyn Tense. Fan of Paul Konerko and Corey Magette. Nicknamed 'Big P.'