Sam Darnold
Quarterback · Seattle Seahawks (Photoshop/Fictional Concept or Custom)
Custom or Mock-up Topps Chrome (using Topps 2016 style elements) #Not visible
Year & Era
2024 — Modern/Chrome Era
Card Type
X-Fractor Parallel (Custom/Concept)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
One-of-a-kind custom creation or niche fan-made novelty item.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking custom X-Fractor concept card featuring Sam Darnold as a Seahawk. While lacking official licensing and market value, it serves as a fun conversation piece for player collectors.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Slightly heavy on the right border, acceptable T-B. Back: Not visible.
Surface Condition
Clean X-Fractor finish with standard reflectivity, minor light hairline scratches typical of raw chrome stock.
Corner Condition
Corners appear relatively sharp with slight softening under close inspection.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard cutting roughness typical of chrome card stock.
Print Quality
High-resolution digital print on chrome-style prismatic holographic card stock.
Estimated Value
Nominal value (Custom/Novelty item, not an officially licensed or released card).
Comparison to Known Examples
Unique custom piece, making direct comparison to mainstream population reports impossible.
Authentication Tips
Recognize this as a custom or fan-made card since Sam Darnold has never played for the Seattle Seahawks and Topps did not produce licensed NFL cards in this specific design for him.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading as professional grading companies (PSA, BGS, SGC) do not authenticate or grade unlicensed custom or fan-made cards.
Red Flags
Player team mismatch (Sam Darnold has not played for the Seahawks in an official capacity wearing this uniform style combination shown), indicating a custom or fantasy card.
Provenance Notes
Acquired through custom card makers or online novelty marketplaces.
Historical Context
Reflects the popular hobby trend of fans creating custom Topps Chrome cards imagining players in different team uniforms.
Market Trends
Holds novelty or personal collection value only, no established sports card market liquidity.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; purely for personal PC (Personal Collection) display enjoyment.
Similar Cards
Other custom Topps Chrome concept cards and fantasy football team photoshop cards.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
Features Darnold in a Seahawks uniform with a 50th season patch, blending modern player imagery with vintage/classic set design elements.