Kendall Reyes
Defensive Lineman · San Diego Chargers
Donruss Rookies & Stars #Not clearly visible
Year & Era
2012 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common base rookie card with a high print run and low secondary market demand
Overall Assessment
An affordable modern base rookie card of a solid rotational defensive lineman, ideal for a San Diego/Los Angeles Chargers team PC rather than investment purposes
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Slightly heavy to the left border, Back: Not visible in image
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean with standard gloss reflection typical of modern base cards
Corner Condition
Sharp corners visible with minor softening typical of handling
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no major chipping or flaking noted
Print Quality
Standard modern printing quality with decent color saturation and diagonal design layout
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with typical factory-pulled base rookie cards from the 2012 Rookies & Stars product line
Authentication Tips
Verify standard Donruss card stock and foil finish; for modern base cards of this tier, counterfeiting is virtually non-existent
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to low raw value which does not justify grading fees
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from Panini Rookies & Stars retail or hobby wax packs
Historical Context
Kendall Reyes was drafted in the second round of the 2012 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and played several seasons in the league
Market Trends
Stable to declining; minor value tied strictly to team collectors or defensive lineman player collectors
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; suitable primarily for set builders and team collectors
Similar Cards
2012 Topps Chrome Kendall Reyes RC, 2012 Bowman Kendall Reyes RC
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and rigid top loader stored in a dry, dark environment
Interesting Facts
Rookies & Stars is a long-running brand that originated under Donruss, transitioned to Playoff, and eventually landed under Panini America