Keenan McCardell
Wide Receiver · Jacksonville Jaguars
Upper Deck Black Diamond #Not visible
Year & Era
1997 — Late 90s Premium Era
Card Type
Base Card / Parallel Variant
Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX)
Rarity
Common base card from a mid-to-late 90s insert-heavy set, though condition makes high-grade copies scarce.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic 90s insert-style card featuring a dependable star receiver, but hampered by moderate condition flaws that limit its value primarily to team PC (personal collection) builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Very Good to Excellent (VG-EX)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy on the left side and bottom, with narrow borders.
Surface Condition
Reflective chrome-style surface shows noticeable scuffing, potential scratching, and fingerprints typical of raw handling without immediate protection.
Corner Condition
Lower left and bottom corners show visible softening, whitening, and minor rounding from handling or improper storage.
Edge Condition
Edges show light chipping along the silver foil borders, notably near the bottom edge.
Print Quality
High-gloss etched foil finish with standard late-90s Upper Deck print technology, showing sharp imagery despite surface wear.
Estimated Value
1 to 5 USD raw; negligible value in current condition due to wear.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy falls below average due to visible corner wear and surface scuffs compared to pack-fresh submissions.
Authentication Tips
Check for authentic Upper Deck holographic backing or standard foil stamping; due to low value, counterfeits are virtually non-existent for this player.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; grading fees would vastly exceed the total market value of the card given its condition.
Red Flags
No signs of trimming or alteration, just standard heavy handling wear.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard 1997 retail or hobby wax packs.
Historical Context
Keenan McCardell was a key piece of the explosive 1990s Jacksonville Jaguars offense alongside Jimmy Smith and Mark Brunell, earning two Pro Bowl selections.
Market Trends
Stable to flat; late-90s non-rookie base cards of solid veterans hold minimal market volatility.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; purely a sentimental or team-collector piece.
Similar Cards
1997 Upper Deck Black Diamond Jimmy Smith, 1997 Metal Universe Keenan McCardell
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top-loader to prevent further edge and corner degradation.
Interesting Facts
McCardell won two Super Bowl rings during his career, one with Washington (Super Bowl XXII as a rookie non-active/practice squad member) and one with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Super Bowl XXXVII).