Sage Surratt
Wide Receiver · Wake Forest Demon Deacons / Free Agent
Wild Card Alumination Light Show #LS-5
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era (NIL/Draft Era)
Card Type
Holo-Lux Parallel /225
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (8)
Rarity
Semi-Rare; serial numbered 5/225. While limited, the market supply outstrips current collector demand.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking parallel of a prolific college athlete. While the serial numbering adds collector appeal, the lack of professional team logos and the player's current career trajectory make it a 'personal collection' item rather than an investment piece.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (8)
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Heavy, 50/50 Left-Right; reasonably well-centered for a borderless design.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; minor surface scuffing visible near the 'LS' logo, typical for acetate or high-gloss Alumination stock.
Corner Condition
Near Mint; the bottom-left corner shows slight whitening/softening, common for cards stored in soft plastic binder pages.
Edge Condition
Near Mint; clean factory cuts, though minor chipping is often a concern with this metallic-stock series.
Print Quality
High; the Green Holo-Lux effect is vibrant with sharp text and clear serial stamp.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (Raw); graded copies rarely trade due to low player demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard for the run; the centering is slightly better than average for Alumination, which often suffers from heavy tilts.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Holo-Lux' texture and the raised feel of the serial numbering. Wild Card products are rarely counterfeited due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic and unaltered.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed through 2021 Wild Card Alumination Hobby boxes. These are 'unlicensed' products, meaning they lack official NCAA or NFL logos.
Historical Context
Sage Surratt was a highly productive college receiver at Wake Forest who opted out of the 2020 season, impacting his draft stock and hobby relevance.
Market Trends
Stable to Declining; Surratt's value peaked during his 2021 draft cycle and has decreased as he has struggled to maintain a roster spot in the NFL.
Investment Potential
Low; as an undrafted free agent who has spent time in the USFL/UFL, his hobby value depends entirely on a future NFL breakout.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks, 2021 Sage Hit, other Alumination parallels like 'Smashing' or 'Protostar'.
Display & Preservation
Move from the binder page to a PVC-free penny sleeve and a rigid top-loader to prevent further corner softening.
Interesting Facts
Sage is the brother of Chazz Surratt (LB); both were high-profile prospects in the same era, creating a niche 'brother collector' market.