Kaleb Johnson
Running Back · Pittsburgh Steelers
Topps Football Relic / Memorial #Not clearly visible from this angle
Year & Era
2024 - Modern Era
Card Type
Player-Worn Memorabilia / Relic Card
Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint estimated
Rarity
Common to uncommon insert/relic, typically unnumbered unless part of a colored parallel variant.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive memorabilia card featuring a classic black jersey swatch from a Pittsburgh Steelers player. Ideal for team collectors and player PC (personal collection) builders, though limited in high-end financial upside due to being a standard relic card.
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint estimated
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively balanced with slight bias to the top and right edges, common for modern Topps manufacturing cuts.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean gloss finish with visible texture around the memorabilia window and no prominent surface scratches.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no visible rounding, dings, or whitening at the tips.
Edge Condition
Clean factory cut edges along all four sides with no chipping or separation of the card stock layers.
Print Quality
High-definition photography with clean text printing, crisp Topps logo in the upper right, and sharp foil/border accents.
Estimated Value
$5 - $15 USD for raw condition
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a modern Topps relic card featuring clean corners and standard factory centering, sitting right around the average population quality.
Authentication Tips
Verify the back for Topps copyright info and official licensed NFL/NFLPA holograms. Ensure the memorabilia swatch is securely embedded behind the window rather than pasted on top.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless a high-tier parallel or serial-numbered version, as the raw value generally does not exceed grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card stock and crisp printing indicate authenticity.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard modern retail or hobby wax packs distributed by Topps.
Historical Context
Represents the modern era of insert and memorabilia cards where player-worn fabric swatches are integrated directly into standard or subset card designs.
Market Trends
Stable to speculative depending on the player's performance, rookie status, and on-field usage with the Steelers.
Investment Potential
Low to moderate speculative potential; values are closely tied to the player's career breakout success and playing time.
Similar Cards
Other modern Topps/Panini relic and patch cards of rookie or developmental running backs.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve followed by a top-loader or a one-touch magnetic holder (35pt thickness) in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Player-worn memorabilia cards feature swatches of fabric that were worn by the athlete during a photo shoot, practice, or league-sanctioned event rather than a specific game.