A Champion's Foundation, A Big Ten Future
After helping Montini Catholic win consecutive state championships and completing an undefeated senior season, offensive lineman Angelo De Sensi earned an opportunity to continue his football and academic career at Northwestern University.
- Full Name: Angelo De Sensi
- Sport: Football
- Position: Offensive Lineman
- Jersey Number: 52
- Height: 6 feet, 5 inches
- Weight: 290 pounds
- Hometown: Lombard, Illinois
- High School: Montini Catholic
- College: Northwestern University
- Team: Northwestern Wildcats
- Years Active: High school through collegiate career (2026-present)
De Sensi developed his athletic foundation at Montini Catholic, where he earned varsity letters in football, baseball, and basketball. Participating in three sports gave him experience in different competitive environments while helping him develop as an athlete.
He also distinguished himself academically, earning a reported 4.16 GPA on a 4.0 scale while balancing his classroom responsibilities and athletic commitments.
De Sensi's high school career reached its peak during Montini Catholic's championship campaigns in 2024 and 2025. As the Broncos' left tackle, he helped anchor the offensive line during their undefeated 14-0 season in 2025, which ended with an IHSA Class 4A state championship.
He also contributed defensively, demonstrating versatility beyond his primary offensive role.
His performances attracted collegiate interest from several programs, including Yale, Princeton, and Air Force. After Northwestern coaches visited Montini Catholic in January 2026, De Sensi visited the university and announced his commitment on February 2, 2026.
Choosing Northwestern provides an opportunity to continue both pursuits at a university known for combining collegiate athletics with academic education.
As a first-year member of the 2026 Northwestern Wildcats, De Sensi begins his transition to Big Ten football wearing jersey No. 52. His focus will be on developing his technique, adapting to the collegiate level, and competing for opportunities within the offensive line rotation.
After helping Montini Catholic secure consecutive state championships and completing an undefeated senior season, De Sensi now has the opportunity to build on that foundation at Northwestern. His collegiate journey begins with the challenge of translating his high school experience into success at the next level.