Malik Knight
Wide Receiver · Western Carolina University
Onyx Vintage College Football Autographs #Not clearly visible on front
Year & Era
2023 - Modern NIL Era
Card Type
Autograph Card
Grade
Raw - Poor (PR 1) to Fair (FR 1.5)
Rarity
Common auto insert from Onyx Vintage, but value is heavily suppressed due to severe condition issues.
Overall Assessment
An affordable college prospect autograph featuring Malik Knight of Western Carolina, severely hampered by a major vertical crease and off-center borders. Best suited for a budget player PC rather than investment.
Condition Grade
Raw - Poor (PR 1) to Fair (FR 1.5)
Centering Assessment
Front appears heavily skewed with top border significantly wider than bottom, and right border wider than left.
Surface Condition
Severe structural damage with a prominent vertical crease running down the center of the card, along with surface abrasions.
Corner Condition
Heavy rounding and softening on all four corners, particularly bottom-right and top-left due to wear and handling.
Edge Condition
Noticeable chipping and roughness along the top and side edges.
Print Quality
Vintage-style faux-aged aesthetic with standard Onyx card stock, featuring a clean blue ink on-card autograph.
Estimated Value
$1 - $5
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is significantly below average due to a major crease down the middle that severely impacts display and structural integrity.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Onyx Authenticated logo in the top right and guaranteed on-card autograph in blue marker. Onyx cards often feature foil accents.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The severe vertical crease makes it a candidate for authentic-only slabbing, which would cost more than the card's raw value.
Red Flags
Severe structural damage (crease) is clearly visible, though it appears to be physical damage rather than an alteration or counterfeit.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Onyx Vintage College Football hobby boxes or packs, which focus heavily on collegiate prospects and NIL athletes.
Historical Context
Part of the modern era of trading cards where collegiate players sign licensed cards prior to entering the professional ranks, fueled by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules.
Market Trends
Niche market focused on college and prospect collectors; demand is highly dependent on the player's professional football success.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential due to the heavy structural damage (crease), rendering it mainly a binder or filler card.
Similar Cards
Other Onyx Vintage college prospect autographs from the same or adjacent years.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder to prevent the crease from worsening.
Interesting Facts
Onyx is well-known for providing early-release, on-card autographs of collegiate stars and draft prospects before their official NFL cards are released.