Ryan Yarborough
Wide Receiver · Wyoming Cowboys / New York Jets
Superior Rookies Autographs #Unnumbered subset insert with serial number 3535/5000
Year & Era
1994 — Post-Junk Wax Era / Early Insert Era
Card Type
Autographed Rookie Insert / Parallel
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 potential due to handling and border wear)
Rarity
Serial numbered out of 5000 copies, making it moderately scarce by print run but low in market demand
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic 1990s certified autograph insert featuring a notable college standout, ideal for budget-friendly player collectors or 90s set builders
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 7-8 potential due to handling and border wear)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy on the top border, back centering is moderately off-left to right
Surface Condition
Near Mint overall, showing minor surface scuffs on the glossy finish common for mid-90s inserts
Corner Condition
Slight softening and minor rounding visible on the top right corner, typical of raw cards kept in standard top loaders
Edge Condition
Generally clean edges with minor chipping along the bottom dark border
Print Quality
Standard 1990s matte-gloss hybrid finish with decent foil stamping for the serial number, though autograph ink shows typical light feathering on gloss stock
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 raw, as Ryan Yarborough is a niche player with limited superstar hobby demand
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for this print run; centering is within acceptable factory tolerances for 1994 Superior Rookies
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp on-card blue ballpoint ink and check the gold foil serial numbering for proper reflection and stamp indentation
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS) as grading fees would exceed the raw value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard handwritten price sticker on the top loader rather than the card itself
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 1994 hobby wax boxes distributed during the peak of the 90s insert boom
Historical Context
Superior Rookies was a prominent unlicensed/licensed brand that capitalized on the insert and autograph craze of the mid-1990s before the fully licensed era took over
Market Trends
Stable to flat market trend typical of common 1990s autograph inserts with low player demand
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; best suited for set builders or University of Wyoming player collectors
Similar Cards
Other 1994 Superior Rookies autographs of mid-tier draft picks from the same college class
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity
Interesting Facts
Ryan Yarborough was a standout receiver at Wyoming before being drafted by the New York Jets in the second round of the 1994 NFL Draft