Chris Olave
Wide Receiver · New Orleans Saints
Panini Prizm ##312
Year & Era
2022 — Modern / Prizm Era
Card Type
Rookie Card — Lazer / Disco Parallel
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 9)
Rarity
Unnumbered retail or specific box parallel; common within the massive modern Prizm print runs, but a desirable rookie card for player collectors.
Overall Assessment
A clean, eye-appealing rookie parallel of a talented young wide receiver, ideal for player collectors and modern set builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint (Estimated PSA 9)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 50/50 Left-Right and Top-Bottom. Back not visible but appears well-centered based on front borders.
Surface Condition
Clean reflective laser finish with no major scratches or print lines visible under standard lighting.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no apparent whitening, dings, or soft edges.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cut and no visible chipping along the silver holofoil borders.
Print Quality
High-gloss chrome finish with strong holographic laser refraction and clear color saturation.
Estimated Value
Raw: $10 - $25. Graded PSA 10: $40 - $70. Graded PSA 9: $20 - $35.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is notably better than average for 2022 Panini Prizm, which frequently suffers from off-center factory cutting.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp micro-text on the back, and authentic laser refractive patterns unique to Panini Prizm parallel stock.
Grading Recommendation
PSA or SGC. Recommended only if surface and corners are pristine under 10x magnification to secure a PSA 10 gem mint grade.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed. Surface lighting shows standard factory gloss without evidence of alteration or trimming.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from modern Panini Prizm retail or blaster boxes distributed via major hobby shops or retail outlets.
Historical Context
Chris Olave was a standout rookie wide receiver selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft out of Ohio State, recording a 1,000-yard season in his debut year.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly volatile depending on the New Orleans Saints' offensive performance and quarterback stability.
Investment Potential
Hold. Dependent on individual career progression, offensive scheme improvements, and quarterback play in New Orleans.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Silver Rookie, 2022 Panini Mosaic Rookie, 2022 Donruss Optic Rookie Chris Olave.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch holder, kept away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Olave set multiple receiving records at Ohio State before becoming a cornerstone piece for the Saints receiving corps.