Davante Adams
Wide Receiver · Fresno State Bulldogs / Green Bay Packers / Las Vegas Raiders
2014 Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2014 - Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Rarity
Common base card from a collegiate draft product with a moderate print run
Overall Assessment
A solid collegiate rookie card of an elite modern wide receiver, highly desirable for player collectors despite being in a Fresno State uniform
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered within the die-cut wave design, though slightly heavy on the right border. Back cannot be assessed from image.
Surface Condition
Appears clean with standard gloss and chrome finish, no major scratches or indentations visible from the angle.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners typical of a chrome-style draft stock card, no obvious blunting or dinging observed.
Edge Condition
Clean edges along the die-cut waves with no major chipping or silvering apparent.
Print Quality
High gloss finish with sharp player image and vibrant red and blue border coloration consistent with Select Draft Picks stock
Estimated Value
$5 to $20 raw depending on exact parallel and recent comps
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering and surface shine are on par with standard un-graded copies of 2014 collegiate Select products
Authentication Tips
Check for correct chrome texture, Panini licensing logos, and crisp font reproduction under magnification; look out for unauthorized custom reprints
Grading Recommendation
Raw is likely fine for this specific card unless it's a rare parallel, as the grading cost would outweigh the value bump for a base collegiate card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed in hand, though handling smudges may be present on the chrome surface
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2014 Panini Select Draft Picks hobby or retail packs, capturing his college career at Fresno State prior to his NFL draft
Historical Context
2014 was a star-studded NFL rookie class featuring wide receivers like Davante Adams, Odell Beckham Jr., Mike Evans, and Brandin Cooks
Market Trends
Stable demand driven by Davante Adams' elite NFL career status, though collegiate cards generally command less value than professional uniform cards
Investment Potential
Hold for personal collection; long-term financial upside is moderate due to it being a collegiate uniform card rather than an NFL licensed rookie card
Similar Cards
2014 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Davante Adams, 2014 Topps Chrome Davante Adams Rookie Card
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve followed by a top loader or a semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent surface warping
Interesting Facts
Davante Adams was drafted in the second round of the 2014 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers and developed into one of the league's premier route runners