Jonathan Taylor
Running Back · Wisconsin Badgers / Indianapolis Colts
2022 Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Prizm Parallel / Insert
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Rarity
Common parallel from a collegiate set, high print run relative to true rookie cards.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking chromium insert/parallel of star running back Jonathan Taylor in his Wisconsin uniform, ideal for player collectors and college set builders despite modest monetary value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered, minor heavy left tendency on back presumed; acceptable within grading tolerances.
Surface Condition
Refractor surface with light hairline scratches and standard Panini production roller lines visible under direct flash glare.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners overall, though bottom-left and top-left show slight softening upon close inspection.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with minimal chipping, typical of modern chromium stock.
Print Quality
Standard Panini chromium print quality with vibrant refractor rainbow effects and typical modern foil sheen.
Estimated Value
$2 to $5 raw; graded 9/10 value around $15 to $25
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw retail pulls from 2022 Select Draft Picks, featuring typical minor factory imperfections.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp micro-etching patterns on the Select background, clean font rendering, and proper holographic sheen typical of Panini chromium products.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw market value and minor surface/corner imperfections that would likely cap the grade at a PSA 8 or 9.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card stock with normal handling wear.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from retail or hobby packs/blasters of 2022 Panini Select Draft Picks, featuring players in their collegiate uniforms.
Historical Context
Select Draft Picks highlights players' collegiate achievements; Jonathan Taylor set numerous rushing records during his stellar career at the University of Wisconsin before starring for the Indianapolis Colts.
Market Trends
College uniform cards generally carry lower demand compared to NFL uniform rookie cards, keeping values modest and stable.
Investment Potential
Hold for personal collection; investment potential is low due to being a collegiate uniform card rather than a marquee NFL rookie card.
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Jonathan Taylor Rookie Card, 2020 Donruss Optic Jonathan Taylor, 2022 Select Draft Picks other collegiate standouts
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and a rigid top-loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
Select is famous for its tiered base and parallel structure (Concourse, Mezzanine, Field Level), though Draft Picks focuses specifically on collegiate imagery.