Ripon College Athletics

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS: Tied for sixth in school history for career sacks (12)

2017: All-Conference Second Team...Appeared in all 10 games...Recorded 33 tackles (23 solo), including 9.5 for a loss...Ranked third on the team in sacks (3)...Recorded three pass breakups

2016: Academic All-Conference...Red Hawk of the Week (10/3/16)...Started all 10 games...Tied for the team lead in sacks (4)...Tied for the team lead in forced fumbles (1)...Ranked second on the team in tackles for loss (6)...Recorded 26 tackles (18 solo)

2015: Academic All-Conference...Started eight games...Recorded 15 tackles (eight solo), including 1.5 for a loss...Tied for second on the team in sacks (1.5)...Blocked one kick

2014: Academic All-Conference...Appeared in all 10 games...Recorded 21 tackles (14 solo)...Ranked second on the team with 7.5 tackles for loss...Tied for second on the team with 3.5 sacks

PERSONAL: Son of Mike Stensrud and Melissa Griffin...Has three siblings, Matt, Kassidy and Emma...Nickname is "Vinny"...Began college career at UW-Whitewater...Most memorable football moment is coming back to win on Homecoming during senior year of High School...Chose Ripon College because of the small-town feel and quality academic and athletic programs...Favorite team to play is Lawrence University...Hobbies include hunting and fishing...Favorite athlete is Ken Griffey Jr....Season goal is to win a conference championship...Career goal is to become a teacher