Jason Witten
Tight End · Dallas Cowboys
Panini Plates & Patches (Classics Football subset) ##10
Year & Era
2016 - Modern Era
Card Type
1/1 Printing Plate Parallel (Magenta)
Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Extremely rare 1-of-1 (one of four actual printing plates used to make the card, specifically the Magenta plate).
Overall Assessment
A fantastic, one-of-a-kind 1/1 master piece for any Jason Witten or Dallas Cowboys PC, boasting high collectibility despite printing plates traditionally appealing to a specialized subset of modern hobbyists.
Condition Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Standard metal/plastic printing plate dimensions; overall well-centered with standard die-cut rounded corners.
Surface Condition
Standard metal printing plate finish with natural manufacturing marks typical of actual used or produced plates; protected in a top-loader.
Corner Condition
Factory rounded corners characteristic of Panini printing plates, showing crisp edges with minimal to no visible wear.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard manufacturing cut; no major chipping or denting observed through the holder.
Print Quality
High-grade industrial metal plate quality with crisp laser-etched text and official Panini/NFL licensing stamps.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150 USD depending on exact platform, collector demand for Jason Witten, and off-season vs. in-season timing.
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to other Panini 1/1 printing plates from the 2016 Classics / Plates & Patches product line for veteran star players.
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini back stamp, authentic typography matching Panini's printing plate templates, and official NFL/NFLPA holograms.
Grading Recommendation
Raw or authenticated (Authentic holder by PSA/BGS) is usually preferred for 1/1 printing plates since numerical grading on raw metal plates can be unpredictable.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; verify that the pen marking '35' is on the top-loader or sleeve rather than the card itself.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from Panini hobby products; printing plates are inserted as ultimate rarity hits directly into packs.
Historical Context
Jason Witten is one of the most durable and productive tight ends in NFL history, holding numerous franchise records for the Dallas Cowboys.
Market Trends
Stable market for Hall of Fame caliber tight ends and staple Dallas Cowboys players like Jason Witten.
Investment Potential
Solid long-term hold for Cowboys team collectors and player PC (Personal Collection) investors, though 1/1 plates can have niche liquidity.
Similar Cards
2016 Panini Classics Cyan, Yellow, and Black printing plates for Jason Witten (#10).
Display & Preservation
Keep in a thick-stock magnetic holder or graded slab inside a UV-protected, climate-controlled environment.
Interesting Facts
Printing plates are actual industrial items used in the printing process to apply ink to card sheets, making every single 1/1 plate completely unique.