Jerome Simpson
Wide Receiver · Cincinnati Bengals
2008 Upper Deck Game Day Gear #GG-JS
Year & Era
2008 — Modern Era
Card Type
Memorabilia Insert Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common insert memorabilia card with an unnumbered print run, frequently available on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A fun, affordable memorabilia card featuring a memorable player from the late 2000s, ideal for Cincinnati Bengals team collectors.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered within typical Upper Deck tolerances for this era, roughly 55/45 left-to-right.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean overall gloss with no major scratches or indentations visible through the holder, though minor edge wear or print lines cannot be fully ruled out without removing the card.
Corner Condition
Appears sharp with minimal to no visible softening, typical of a card kept in a protective magnetic holder.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cutting; no major chipping or denting visible along the perimeter.
Print Quality
Standard Upper Deck print quality for 2008 featuring foil text stamping, glossy photo stock, and a cleanly embedded jersey swatch.
Estimated Value
$2 to $5 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard surviving copies of 2008 Upper Deck inserts featuring mid-tier players.
Authentication Tips
Check for authentic Upper Deck foil stamping, correct card stock thickness, and uniform jersey swatch insertion standard for 2008 products.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value; grading fees would exceed the total value of the slabbed card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard card securely housed in a protective magnetic holder.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2008 Upper Deck football hobby or retail packs and preserved by collectors.
Historical Context
Jerome Simpson is remembered by Bengals fans most notably for his iconic, acrobatic front-flip touchdown against the Arizona Cardinals in 2011.
Market Trends
Stable to low-demand market; primarily of interest to team set builders and specific Jerome Simpson collectors.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; best treated as a nostalgic PC (Personal Collection) item for Bengals fans rather than a financial asset.
Similar Cards
2008 Upper Deck Game Day Gear inserts of other rookies or veteran players from the same set.
Display & Preservation
Best kept in its current magnetic holder or a penny sleeve and top loader, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Simpson's 2011 flipping touchdown became one of the most viral highlights of the NFL season and cemented his legacy in Cincinnati highlight reels.