The points are totaled and the player with the most points at his position is awarded the Consensus honor. The five organizations whose lists are used for the Consensus determination are the Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA)., Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News (TSN)., and Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF). Finally, a player can be recognized with the "Unanimous Consensus" honor if all five of the previously listed organizations have recognized that player as a First-Team All-American.
The points are summed up, and the player with the highest score at his position receives the Consensus award. The Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Sporting News (TSN), and Walter Camp Football Foundation (WCFF) contribute to the determination of the Consensus honor. A player can be recognized with the "Unanimous Consensus" award if all five organizations consider them a First-Team All-American.