Ja'Marr Chase
Wide Receiver · Cincinnati Bengals
Donruss Football (Panini) #Highlights insert subset (Card #HL-4 or similar)
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Insert — Highlights
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common insert from a retail/hobby product, high print run with large population.
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing insert featuring one of the game's top young wide receivers in a dramatic playoff moment, ideal for player collectors and fans of the Cincinnati Bengals.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: roughly 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom. Acceptable within grading tolerances.
Surface Condition
Clean with good gloss, no visible scratches, print lines, or roller marks under standard lighting.
Corner Condition
All four corners appear sharp and square with no visible dings or whitening.
Edge Condition
Clean edges along all four sides with no chipping or rough cutting visible through the top loader.
Print Quality
Standard Panini print quality with good color saturation and clear action photography.
Estimated Value
$3 to $10 raw; graded 10 could fetch $20 to $40 depending on current market demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is fairly typical for modern Panini Donruss inserts, leaning slightly heavy to one side.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock thickness, crisp font for the player name and team, and authentic Donruss foil stamping on the back/front logo.
Grading Recommendation
Raw copy is best kept protected in a top loader unless bundled for bulk submission, as grading costs likely exceed the raw value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card is safely stored inside a penny sleeve and top loader.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2022 Donruss Football retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Features Ja'Marr Chase's memorable play during the AFC Championship game against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Market Trends
Stable market for Ja'Marr Chase insert cards, heavily dependent on his game-day performance and team success.
Investment Potential
Hold for personal collection or player PC; low monetary investment potential due to high print run of base inserts.
Similar Cards
2022 Donruss Base, 2022 Donruss Press Proof parallels, other Ja'Marr Chase inserts like Gridiron Kings.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and rigid top loader away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
Chase won NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2021 and immediately established himself as one of the premier wide receivers in the league.