Consensus All-American

Consensus All-American
Name	Consensus All-American
Presenter	National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), Walter Camp Football Foundation

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Consensus All-American. The Consensus All-American is an honor bestowed upon the top college football players in the United States, as determined by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and Walter Camp Football Foundation. This prestigious award is presented annually to the most outstanding players in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), with selections based on their exceptional performance during the college football season. The Consensus All-American team is composed of players from top-ranked programs, including the University of Alabama, University of Southern California (USC), University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, and University of Oklahoma.

Introduction to Consensus All-American

The Consensus All-American award is considered the most prestigious honor in college football, recognizing the top players in the country as selected by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and Walter Camp Football Foundation. The award is presented annually to the most outstanding players in the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS), with selections based on their exceptional performance during the college football season. Notable college football programs, including the University of Texas at Austin, University of Georgia, University of Michigan, Penn State University, and University of Florida, have produced numerous Consensus All-Americans. These players have gone on to achieve great success in the National Football League (NFL), with many being drafted by top teams, including the New England Patriots, Dallas Cowboys, Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers, and New York Giants.

The selection process for the Consensus All-American team involves a combination of votes from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and Walter Camp Football Foundation. Each organization selects its own All-American team, and the players who receive the most votes across the different organizations are named Consensus All-Americans. The University of Southern California (USC) has produced the most Consensus All-Americans, followed closely by the University of Notre Dame, Ohio State University, and University of Oklahoma. Other top programs, including the University of Alabama, University of Texas at Austin, and University of Georgia, have also had numerous players selected as Consensus All-Americans. These players have been recognized for their outstanding performance in games against top-ranked teams, including the Rose Bowl, Sugar Bowl, Fiesta Bowl, Orange Bowl, and Cotton Bowl.

The Consensus All-American award has a rich history, dating back to the early days of college football. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has been presenting the award since 1889, with the Associated Press (AP) and American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) joining later. The Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Walter Camp Football Foundation also present their own All-American teams, which are used to determine the Consensus All-Americans. Over the years, the award has been presented to some of the greatest players in college football history, including Jim Brown, Joe Montana, Walter Payton, Barry Sanders, and Tim Tebow. These players have gone on to achieve great success in the National Football League (NFL), with many being inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, including the Chicago Bears, San Francisco 49ers, Dallas Cowboys, and Pittsburgh Steelers.

Many notable college football players have been named Consensus All-Americans, including Archie Griffin, Earl Campbell, Herschel Walker, Bo Jackson, and Charles Woodson. These players have gone on to achieve great success in the National Football League (NFL), with many being drafted by top teams, including the Cincinnati Bengals, Houston Oilers, New York Jets, Los Angeles Raiders, and Oakland Raiders. Other notable Consensus All-Americans include John Elway, Dan Marino, Joe Namath, Roger Staubach, and Terry Bradshaw, who have all been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The University of Alabama has produced several notable Consensus All-Americans, including Bryant-Denny Stadium legends Ken Stabler and Bart Starr, as well as Green Bay Packers great Paul Hornung. The University of Southern California (USC) has also produced many notable Consensus All-Americans, including Heisman Trophy winners Charles White and Marcus Allen, as well as Los Angeles Rams great Jack Youngblood.

Consensus All-Americans are recognized with several awards and honors, including the Heisman Trophy, Walter Camp Award, Maxwell Award, Davey O'Brien Award, and Doak Walker Award. These awards are presented annually to the top players in college football, with the winners being selected by a combination of votes from the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), Associated Press (AP), American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), Football Writers Association of America (FWAA), and Walter Camp Football Foundation. The College Football Hall of Fame also recognizes Consensus All-Americans, with many being inducted into the hall of fame, including the University of Notre Dame's Knute Rockne and Ara Parseghian, as well as the University of Oklahoma's Bud Wilkinson and Barry Switzer. The National Football Foundation also presents the National Football Foundation Distinguished American Award to outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to college football, including Pete Rozelle, Vince Lombardi, and Paul Tagliabue.