Chad Williams
Wide Receiver · Arizona Cardinals
Panini Select Football ##22
Year & Era
2017 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card (Concourse)
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Rarity
Common; this is the 'Concourse' level which is the most common tier within the Select three-tier base set system.
Overall Assessment
A standard base rookie card of a mid-round pick. It holds nostalgic value for Arizona Cardinals fans but carries very little financial weight in the modern hobby.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-to-Bottom based on the visual borders; Left-Right appears relatively balanced but the card is angled in the photo.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard chrome surface appears to have good luster, but there are visible fingerprints or smudges on the lower right white area.
Corner Condition
The bottom-right corner shows slight visible wear/softening; others appear relatively sharp but difficult to assess due to image resolution.
Edge Condition
Generally clean, though the left edge near the bottom shows potential minor chipping/roughness common with foil-stock cards.
Print Quality
High; Panini Select is known for its high-quality opti-chrome finish and sharp photography.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy. There are no obvious print defects visible, but the centering is typical of mass-produced 2017 Panini products.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Panini 'Prizm' technology shine and the specific etched texture of the 'Select' logo. Verify the card stock thickness which should be 35pt to 55pt.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Current market value for the player and specific base tier does not justify the $15-$25 grading fee.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; the card appears to be an authentic base rookie card but shows some signs of being handled without protection.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in 2017 Panini Select Hobby boxes. Likely a 'pack-pulled' card that has been stored loosely.
Historical Context
Chad Williams was a 3rd round pick out of Grambling State in 2017. While he had high athletic upside, his career did not reach the level of the premier 2017 WR class members like Cooper Kupp or Chris Godwin.
Market Trends
Declining/Stable at a 'bulk card' floor. Chad Williams is no longer an active high-impact player in the NFL (last active around 2020), which limits market heat.
Investment Potential
Low; as a base card of a non-star veteran/former player, the upside is minimal.
Similar Cards
2017 Panini Prizm Chad Williams RC, 2017 Donruss Optic Chad Williams RC, 2017 Panini Select Cooper Kupp RC (same set, higher value).
Display & Preservation
Recommend immediate placement in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent further surface scratching or corner softening.
Interesting Facts
The 2017 Select set features three tiers: Concourse (this card), Premier Level, and Field Level, each getting progressively rarer.