Khalil Mack
Outside Linebacker / Defensive End · Los Angeles Chargers
Panini Prizm ##228
Year & Era
2023 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Pink Ice Prizm Parallel
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9)
Rarity
Unnumbered Retail Parallel; widely produced but exclusive to specific retail pack types (Mega Boxes).
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing mid-tier parallel of one of the greatest defensive players of the modern era. While not a high-value rarity, it is a staple of current-era Prizm collecting and in solid condition.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Potential 8-9)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-to-Bottom leaning heavy toward the bottom; Left-Right appears relatively balanced around 50/50.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard Prizm chrome finish appears glossy, though being in a multi-pocket page makes identifying micro-scratches or dimples difficult through the plastic.
Corner Condition
Near Mint; the top corners appear sharp, while bottom corners are obscured by the binder sleeve but show no glaring rounding.
Edge Condition
Excellent; no visible chipping or silvering along the pink border edges within the photo's resolution.
Print Quality
Standard Panini Prizm production; high color saturation on the pink border with the 'Ice' cracked-ice effect clearly visible.
Estimated Value
$2.00 - $8.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (PSA 9/10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is slightly below the 50/50 standard for a Gem Mint 10, common for the 2023 Panini Prizm production run.
Authentication Tips
Verify the 'Prizm' logo on the top right is properly embossed and ensure the 'Pink Ice' cracked pattern has depth when tilted; modern counterfeits often lack the refractive texture.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for high-tier grading (PSA/BGS) unless for personal collection, as the grading cost likely exceeds the market value of a veteran defensive player parallel.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic and consistent with retail-pulled stock.
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a 2023 Panini Prizm Retail Mega Box or Blaster Pack.
Historical Context
Khalil Mack is a future Hall of Famer and 2016 Defensive Player of the Year; this card captures his tenure with the Chargers where he reached the 100-career-sack milestone.
Market Trends
Stable; Defensive stars like Mack have solid hobby followings but rarely see the aggressive price spikes associated with Quarterbacks.
Investment Potential
Low; as a veteran non-rookie retail parallel, this is considered a collectible 'filler' or player-collector item rather than a high-yield investment.
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Prizm Silver Prizm, Hyper Prizm, or Red Ice Prizm parallels of Khalil Mack.
Display & Preservation
Move from the binder page to a penny sleeve and a rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch to prevent surface scratches from the binder plastic.
Interesting Facts
The 'Pink Ice' parallel is often associated with breast cancer awareness colors and is a favorite among set builders due to the vibrant aesthetics of the cracked foil.