Alvin Kamara
Running Back · Tennessee Volunteers / New Orleans Saints
Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Collegiate/Chrome Era
Card Type
Base or Parallel Card (Draft Picks Collegiate)
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base/low-tier parallel status with high print runs typical of retail or hobby draft pick products
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing chromium card in good raw condition, ideal for a player collector or Tennessee alumni fan, though lacking high monetary value
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, Top-Bottom appears acceptable within modern manufacturing tolerances
Surface Condition
Refractor finish looks generally clean with vibrant shine, minor standard print lines typical of modern Panini chrome stock possible
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no obvious rounding or dings visible in hand
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard metallic foil border cut, no major chipping observed
Print Quality
High gloss chromium finish with good color saturation and distinct Select wave design framing the player
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy for the 2022 Select Draft Picks set matching expected centering and surface gloss
Authentication Tips
Check for correct Panini license, crisp font on the bottom left nameplate, and proper chromium stock thickness
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as raw value is lower than grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card is being handled raw without immediate protective gear in the photo, increasing risk of surface scratches
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 2022 Panini Select Draft Picks retail or hobby packs, featuring players in their college uniforms
Historical Context
Features Kamara wearing his Tennessee Volunteers uniform, commemorating his college career before becoming a star NFL running back with the Saints
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for veteran collegiate cards, as collectors prioritize NFL uniform cards and rookie cards
Investment Potential
Low investment return potential due to being a collegiate uniform card of an established veteran player
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Alvin Kamara, other professional NFL base cards of Alvin Kamara
Display & Preservation
Recommended to immediately place in a penny sleeve and semi-rigid holder or top loader to prevent surface scratches
Interesting Facts
Select Draft Picks uses a tiered subset structure (Concourse, Mezzanine, Field Level) though collegiate sets generally carry lower secondary market demand than NFL uniform releases