Amon-Ra St. Brown
Wide Receiver · Detroit Lions
2021 Panini Phoenix Football #Not visible (Estimated base subset)
Year & Era
2021 - Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 8-9)
Rarity
Common base rookie card with large print run typical of Panini modern retail/hobby releases.
Overall Assessment
A highly collectible modern rookie card of a star NFL wide receiver, offering great value for player collectors despite common base card population levels.
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 8-9)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy on the left side, back centering not fully visible.
Surface Condition
Clean glossy finish with minimal light reflection glare, minor surface hairline scratches typical of raw modern chromium cards.
Corner Condition
Corners appear sharp under normal view with minor touch visible on the bottom-right under close inspection.
Edge Condition
Edges are generally clean with standard factory silver foiling, no major chipping or denting observed.
Print Quality
High gloss chromium stock with sharp image reproduction and vibrant team colors characteristic of Phoenix sets.
Estimated Value
Raw: $5 - $15 USD. Graded PSA 10: $40 - $70 USD.
Comparison to Known Examples
Slight left-heavy centering is common for Panini Phoenix chromium cards from this release year.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp metallic foiling, correct Panini Phoenix logo in the upper right, and sharp player text font.
Grading Recommendation
Raw recommended unless pristine centering and immaculate surface warrant a high-cost PSA submission.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard raw modern insert/rookie card traits.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 2021 Panini Phoenix hobby or retail packs; widely distributed rookie card.
Historical Context
St. Brown emerged as a fourth-round draft steal for the Detroit Lions, quickly becoming a centerpiece of their offensive turnaround.
Market Trends
Strongly tied to Amon-Ra St. Brown's elite performance as a top NFL wide receiver, maintaining steady hobby demand.
Investment Potential
Solid hold due to his consistent elite production, though high print runs of base cards limit massive upside compared to low-numbered parallels.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Amon-Ra St. Brown RC, 2021 Donruss Optic Amon-Ra St. Brown RC
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or one-touch magnetic holder away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
His unique first name comes from ancient Egyptian royalty, chosen by his father John Brown.