Malik Willis
Quarterback · Liberty Flames (College) / Tennessee Titans (NFL Affiliate)
Wild Card Matte Football #Not visible (Estimated base or draft prospect insert)
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era (NIL/Draft Prospect Era)
Card Type
Draft Prospect Base / Rookie Draft Card
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9)
Rarity
Common; high production volume for the Matte series, though the matte finish is a specific aesthetic choice for the set.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive prospect card for a Malik Willis or Liberty University collector, but of minimal financial value in the current hobby market.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom and 50/50 Left-Right; appears generally stable for a non-border design.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; the matte finish is prone to fingerprints and small scuffs, which are not currently visible thru the sleeve.
Corner Condition
Upper corners appear sharp; lower right corner shows slight potential softening through the binder sleeve.
Edge Condition
Generally clean, though matte card stock often shows white chipping along the dark back edges (not visible here).
Print Quality
High; sharp image resolution with crisp gold-foil lettering typical of the 2022 Wild Card production.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (Raw); Graded values rarely exceed $20 for non-autographed Wild Card base.
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; centering is average for this specific 2022 Wild Card run.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Wild Card' gold foil embossing and the specific texture of the matte paper stock; counterfeit risk is extremely low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; it is an authentic unlicensed collegiate-style prospect card.
Provenance Notes
Distributed through retail and hobby boxes of 2022 Wild Card Matte Football which capitalized on NIL rights before NFL licensing.
Historical Context
Released during the height of the NIL/Draft hype for the 2022 QB class, where Willis was a highly touted prospect from Liberty.
Market Trends
Declining; player market has softened following a backup role in Tennessee and subsequent trade to Green Bay.
Investment Potential
Low; unlicensed non-NFL logo cards generally do not hold long-term value compared to Panini/Topps licensed rookie cards.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Malik Willis, 2022 Topps Draft Malik Willis.
Display & Preservation
Move from the binder sleeve to a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratches on the sensitive matte finish.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card was a major brand in the 1990s that made a significant comeback in the 2020s focusing on unique card finishes like Matte and Chrome.