Sam Darnold
Quarterback · Seattle Seahawks
Panini Absolute Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2024 - Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card, high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base card of a veteran NFL quarterback best suited for player collectors or team set builders rather than high-end investors
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Roughly 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Back: Not visible in image
Surface Condition
Near Mint, clean gloss with standard gloss finish for modern Panini stock
Corner Condition
Sharp corners visible within the soft sleeve, no obvious dings or fraying
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping or rough cuts along the borders
Print Quality
Standard modern retail/hobby print quality with crisp imagery and clear foil accents
Estimated Value
$1.00 to $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for this mass-produced base set, centering and corners align with standard pack-pulled copies
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini branding, crisp font typography, and proper card stock thickness typical of Absolute Football
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS) as the grading fees would far exceed the market value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard raw modern card
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2024 Panini Absolute Football retail or hobby packs
Historical Context
Features Sam Darnold later in his career as a journeyman quarterback continuing his NFL journey
Market Trends
Stable to modest value, dependent entirely on Sam Darnold's current starting status and performance on the field
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for a base card unless the player achieves a dramatic career resurgence or championship success
Similar Cards
2024 Panini Score Sam Darnold, 2024 Donruss Sam Darnold, 2024 Panini Prizm Base
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader storage in a climate-controlled, low-humidity environment away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Panini Absolute is well known for its distinctive curved frame design and premium hit inserts, though this is a standard base card