Mac Jones
Quarterback · Alabama Crimson Tide (College Affiliation)
Wild Card Alumination StarBright #SB-11 (Estimated)
Year & Era
2021 — Modern / Chrome Era
Card Type
Draft/Rookie Insert Parallel
Grade
7 to 8 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print volume for non-licensed collegiate inserts.
Overall Assessment
A flashy, affordable collegiate rookie insert for Alabama or Mac Jones fans, but with limited long-term financial upside.
Condition Grade
7 to 8 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Appears slightly heavy on the right border based on the star alignment.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; potential for micro-scratching common in high-gloss foil cards.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows slight whitening; other corners appear relatively sharp.
Edge Condition
Standard factory cutting; minor chipping visible on bottom edge.
Print Quality
High-gloss foil finish with good color saturation typical of Wild Card products.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; many such cards are found in retail blaster boxes.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Wild Card' hologram/logo and card stock thickness consistent with chromium-style cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; cost of grading exceeds market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; low risk of counterfeiting for this specific card.
Provenance Notes
Distributed primarily through Wild Card Alumination retail and hobby boxes in 2021.
Historical Context
Produced during Jones's height of popularity as a first-round draft pick for the Patriots after a National Championship with Alabama.
Market Trends
Declining/Stable; market for non-licensed (unbranded) cards is weaker than NFL-licensed (Panini).
Investment Potential
Low; collector focus has shifted away from Jones toward newer rookie classes.
Similar Cards
2021 Trever Lawrence Wild Card, 2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Mac Jones.
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient for preservation.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card was a major brand in the 1990s that made a comeback in the 2020s focusing on collegiate unlicensed products.