Ricky Pearsall
Wide Receiver · San Francisco 49ers
Panini Prizm Football #Not visible on front (estimated base set range)
Year & Era
2024 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Checkerboard Prizm Parallel / Rookie Card
Grade
8.5 to 9.0 (Near Mint-Mint) estimated
Rarity
SSP (Super Short Print). Checkerboard parallels are unnumbered but traditionally have very low print runs, often appearing only in retail/blaster products.
Overall Assessment
A beautiful, case-hit level short print of a key 2024 rookie. Strong centering makes this a prime candidate for professional grading and a center-piece for a 49ers fan.
Condition Grade
8.5 to 9.0 (Near Mint-Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 55/45 Left-to-Right; Top-to-Bottom looks relatively stable at 50/50. Centering is strong for a Prizm retail parallel.
Surface Condition
Near Mint-Mint. Visible rainbow refraction is clear; however, the image shows potential light fingerprinting or surface dust. Need to check for typical Prizm 'dimples'.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner appears slightly soft; others look sharp. Consistent with high-end modern pack-fresh pulls.
Edge Condition
Near Mint. Minimal white chipping visible against the black checkerboard pattern; top edge appears clean.
Print Quality
High. The checkerboard pattern alignment is crisp and the photographic resolution of the player image is sharp with good color saturation.
Estimated Value
$60 - $125 (Raw). Value is highly volatile due to it being a 2024 release. Graded Gem Mint (10) would likely fetch a 2x-3x premium.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy has better-than-average centering for the 2024 Prizm run, which frequently suffers from significant left-to-right shifts.
Authentication Tips
Check for the distinct 'Prizm' etching texture. Counterfeits often lack the depth of the rainbow refraction or have static, printed-on 'reflections'.
Grading Recommendation
PSA. For modern Prizm SSPs, PSA 10s command the highest market liquidity. The card appears worthy of a submission if the surface is cleaned of prints.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed. The card appears to be an authentic pull from a 2024 Panini product.
Provenance Notes
Typically found in retail-exclusive formats like Blaster boxes or Mega boxes rather than Hobby boxes.
Historical Context
Pearsall was the 31st overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. This card represents one of his earliest and most sought-after non-numbered professional parallels.
Market Trends
Trending steady. As a first-round pick on a high-profile team (49ers), Pearsall's market is tied closely to his on-field integration and the health of the 49ers' receiving corps.
Investment Potential
Moderate to High. Short-print rookies of first-round WRs on winning teams are historically some of the safest 'hold' candidates in the hobby.
Similar Cards
Xavier Worthy Checkerboard, Brock Purdy Prizm parallels, Ricky Pearsall Silver Prizm.
Display & Preservation
Place in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a top-loader or magnetic one-touch immediately to prevent surface scratches.
Interesting Facts
The Checkerboard parallel is a fan favorite because it provides a 'high-end' feel to retail products that lack the guaranteed hits of Hobby boxes.