Jaylen Waddle
Wide Receiver · Miami Dolphins
2021 Panini Zenith Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2021 — Modern/Prizm Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base rookie card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base rookie card of a star NFL wide receiver, ideal for a player PC or modern set builder, though limited in high-end financial upside
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean gloss with no major scratches or print lines visible in the sleeve
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no apparent dinging or rounding
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping along the borders
Print Quality
Standard Panini Zenith print quality with good color saturation and sharp foil accents
Estimated Value
3.00 to 8.00 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly favorable compared to typical off-center copies from this set, placing it in line with well-centered raw specimens
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp font rendering on the nameplate, and authentic Panini gloss texture
Grading Recommendation
Raw is recommended; grading fees would exceed the raw market value unless part of a bulk submission aiming for a Gem Mint 10
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card is housed in a standard soft sleeve
Provenance Notes
Pulled from retail or hobby boxes of 2021 Panini Zenith Football
Historical Context
Jaylen Waddle was selected sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, setting an NFL rookie record for receptions with 104
Market Trends
Stable market value driven by Jaylen Waddle's consistent production as a primary weapon for the Miami Dolphins
Investment Potential
Hold perspective; value is stable but heavily reliant on team success and future offensive output
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Mosaic Jaylen Waddle RC, 2021 Donruss Jaylen Waddle RC, 2021 Panini Prizm Jaylen Waddle RC
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight
Interesting Facts
Waddle established a strong chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, dating back to their college days together at the University of Alabama