Chase Claypool
Wide Receiver · Pittsburgh Steelers
Panini Prestige Football ##225
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Xtra Points Gold Parallel
Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Unnumbered retail parallel; common relative to short-printed hobby versions.
Overall Assessment
A clean, gold-foil veteran parallel ideal for a Steelers team collector or Chase Claypool fan, but lacking significant financial upside.
Condition Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears slightly bottom-heavy with a left-edge bias (approx. 60/40), though photo angle makes exact measurement difficult.
Surface Condition
Visible dimpling or clouding on the left side near the bottom; potential print lines common in the Prestige foil finish.
Corner Condition
Lower right corner shows slight soft rounding; top corners appear relatively sharp through the sleeve.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping evident on the bottom edge; right edge shows slight silvering common on foil cards.
Print Quality
Standard retail quality; the 'Xtra Points' foil treatment is prone to surface scratching and roller marks.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; centering is within the acceptable range for this mass-produced retail set.
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini logo on the reverse and check for the specific 'Prestige' card stock thickness; counterfeits of non-RC base parallels are extremely rare.
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 but shows standard handling wear.
Provenance Notes
Likely sourced from a 2021 Panini Prestige Blaster, Mega, or Hanger box.
Historical Context
Released during Claypool's second season following a breakout 11-touchdown rookie campaign in 2020.
Market Trends
Declining value; the player's market has cooled significantly following trades to Chicago and Buffalo and a decrease in production.
Investment Potential
Low; currently viewed as a common parallel of a non-rookie year card for a player with high market volatility.
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Chase Claypool Rookie, 2021 Donruss Optic Chase Claypool.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent 'Xtra Points' foil surface from scratching.
Interesting Facts
Chase Claypool is known as 'Mapletron,' a nickname referencing his Canadian roots and physical similarities to Calvin Johnson.