Tavion Sanders
Tight End · Carolina Panthers
Panini Contenders #Not visible
Year & Era
2024 - Modern Era
Card Type
Rookie Ticket - Rookie Jersey/Relic
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (estimated 7-8 based on image blur)
Rarity
Common for a memorabilia hit. Contenders 'Rookie Ticket' relics are widely produced in retail and hobby formats.
Overall Assessment
A standard, authentic rookie memorabilia card ideal for Carolina Panthers team collectors or Texas Longhorns fans. Low financial risk, high personal collection value.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (estimated 7-8 based on image blur)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom, appearing slightly high. Side-to-side looks decent.
Surface Condition
Near Mint. Image shows no obvious deep scratches, though focus is soft; usual light surface wear possible on white card stock.
Corner Condition
All four corners appear relatively sharp for a thicker card stock, though upper right shows potential white chipping.
Edge Condition
Typical for Contenders thickness; minor white showing on the bottom blue nameplate border.
Print Quality
Standard Panini production; colors are vibrant, though focus in photo makes fine text hard to verify.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Raw). Primarily valued as a low-end rookie memorabilia card.
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard thickness and relic cut consistent with 2024 Contenders design. Jersey swatch is a standard single-color black.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Panini 'Knight' logo and authentic jersey fabric texture in the window. Check for consistent matte finish.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card for this specific player.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic modern Panini pull.
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a 2024 Panini Contenders retail blaster or hobby box.
Historical Context
Part of the 2024 Rookie Class; Sanders was a notable selection out of Texas for a rebuilding Panthers squad.
Market Trends
Stable/Low. Tight end values are typically lower than QBs/RBs; market depends on Sanders' performance in the Panthers offense.
Investment Potential
Low. Unless Sanders becomes a Pro-Bowl caliber Tight End, relic cards without autographs have limited upside.
Similar Cards
Ja'Tavion Sanders Panini Prizm Rookie, Bryce Young Contenders inserts, Brock Bowers Rookie Tickets.
Display & Preservation
Store in a 55pt or 75pt top-loader (due to relic thickness) and a penny sleeve.
Interesting Facts
The 'Ticket' design is one of the most iconic and longest-running themes in the football card hobby, dating back to 1998.