Gerald McCoy
Defensive Tackle · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Panini Contenders Football ##9
Year & Era
2018 - Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card (Reverse Side Shown)
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint 7 to 8
Rarity
Common; high print run base card.
Overall Assessment
A clean, standard base veteran card of a franchise legend; primarily holds sentimental value for Buccaneers fans or team-set builders.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint 7 to 8
Centering Assessment
Front: N/A; Back: Appears slightly heavy to the right margin (approx 65/35).
Surface Condition
Likely Near Mint; no major scratches visible, though the card is displayed raw on a textured surface which may cause micro-abrasions.
Corner Condition
Top right corner appears slightly soft; others look relatively sharp for a paper-stock base card.
Edge Condition
Fairly clean, though showing standard white-stock chipping common in Contenders base sets.
Print Quality
Standard Panini production; clear text and decent color saturation on the matte finish.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard example; most Contenders base cards suffer from minor corner softening out of the pack.
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini and NFLPA logos at the bottom; check for the specific matte card stock and correct weight/thickness (approx 20pt).
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading as the cost of submission exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; low-value cards are rarely counterfeited or altered.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed through 2018 Panini Contenders retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Gerald McCoy was the #3 overall pick in 2010 and a 6x Pro Bowler, serving as the cornerstone of the Buccaneers defense for nearly a decade.
Market Trends
Stable; base cards of defensive linemen typically hold minimal value unless they are high-grade rookies or rare parallels.
Investment Potential
Low; common base cards have very little room for appreciation in the modern hobby.
Similar Cards
2010 Contenders McCoy Rookie Cards, Ndamukong Suh 2018 Contenders, Warren Sapp inserts.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader to prevent corner dings and surface wear.
Interesting Facts
The back of the card mentions McCoy's social media videos where he taught his 'three-part move' (cross chop, club, and rip) learned from HOFer Warren Sapp.