Tyjae Spears
Running Back · Tulane Green Wave / Tennessee Titans
Panini Prizm Draft Picks #SO-12
Year & Era
2023 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Student Orientation Insert
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9 range)
Rarity
Common; high print volume insert found in various retail and hobby configurations.
Overall Assessment
A nice collectable for Tulane fans or Spears completionists, but holds minimal financial upside in the broader hobby.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9 range)
Centering Assessment
Front: Weighted slightly to the left and top; approximately 60/40 centering overall.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean chrome finish with no visible scratches, though Prizm is susceptible to surface dimples.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows minor whitening/softening; others appear relatively sharp.
Edge Condition
Decent edges with minor silvering visible on the left side, common for chrome stock.
Print Quality
High; good color saturation and sharp image resolution typical of the 2023 Prizm line.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw); Graded copies rarely exceed $20 for this specific insert.
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard example with average centering; common for mass-produced collegiate inserts.
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini Prizm logo and the etched texture on the 'Student Orientation' banner; look for the Prizm 'refractor' shine.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic and unaltered.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via 2023 Panini Prizm Draft Picks retail or hobby boxes.
Historical Context
Features Spears coming off a legendary 2022 season at Tulane, including a Cotton Bowl MVP performance.
Market Trends
Stable; Spears is a promising back for the Titans, but collegiate-uniform cards generally lose value once pro-uniform cards are released.
Investment Potential
Low; standard inserts of non-quarterbacks in college uniforms rarely appreciate significantly.
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Base #124, 2023 Donruss Rated Rookie Tyjae Spears.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and top loader; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent fading of the chrome finish.
Interesting Facts
Spears was a key part of Tulane's historic turnaround from 2-10 in 2021 to 12-2 in 2022.