Curtis Samuel
Wide Receiver · Carolina Panthers
Panini Select ##85
Year & Era
2017 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card (Concourse Tier)
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (approx 6-7)
Rarity
Common; high print run base card for the Concourse level set.
Overall Assessment
A standard, authentic rookie card of a solid NFL veteran. Due to centering and corner wear, it is best kept as a personal collection item rather than a grading candidate.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (approx 6-7)
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavily shifted to the right; approximately 65/35 left-to-right centering which is a significant deduction.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard Prizm-style surface with minor light scuffing visible under direct light; no deep scratches or dimples observed.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows visible white fraying/wear; top corners appear relatively sharp with minor softening.
Edge Condition
Visible chipping and silver silvering along the bottom edge, which is common for the Select chromium stock.
Print Quality
High-quality chromium finish with good color registration, though centering is a known production issue for 2017 Select.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15 - $20 (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower-half centering compared to Gem Mint examples; typical edge wear for a raw copy found in many collections.
Authentication Tips
Check for the etched 'Select' logo texture and the specific weight of the chromium card stock; counterfeiters rarely replicate the 2017 holographic refractor technology on low-value base cards.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the card appears to have centering and corner issues that would prevent a high grade, and the cost of grading exceeds the market value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a genuine pack-pulled card.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in Panini Select Hobby boxes; this card was likely the 'entry-level' Tier 1 (Concourse) from the three-tier set structure.
Historical Context
From the 2017 draft class which featured high-impact offensive players; Samuel was a standout at Ohio State before becoming a versatile 'weapon' in the NFL.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining; Samuel is a respected veteran receiver but lacks the 'Superstar' hobby status that drives high-end rookie card growth.
Investment Potential
Low; as a base card of a non-Hall of Fame level player, it serves primarily as a completionist piece for Panthers or Ohio State fans.
Similar Cards
Christian McCaffrey 2017 Select RC, Cooper Kupp 2017 Select RC, Curtis Samuel 2017 Prizm RC.
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a PVC-free penny sleeve and a semi-rigid top loader to prevent further edge chipping.
Interesting Facts
The 2017 Select set is famous for having three different base card designs (Concourse, Premier Level, and Courtside), with Concourse being the most common.