Marvin Mims Jr.
Wide Receiver · Oklahoma Sooners / Denver Broncos
Panini Chronicles Draft Picks ##1
Year & Era
2023 — Current/Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (Estimate 7-8)
Rarity
Common; standard base card from a mass-produced collegiate-themed product.
Overall Assessment
A standard, entry-level rookie card of a promising young receiver. Significant centering issues and corner wear make this a 'binder' card rather than a premium investment piece.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint (Estimate 7-8)
Centering Assessment
Front: Heavy right-to-left shift (approx. 65/35). Top-bottom appears relatively balanced but leans slightly low.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; contains typical factory light gloss surface scratches and a visible fingerprint/smudge on the right side under direct light.
Corner Condition
The top-right corner shows visible white fraying/chipping. Other corners appear relatively sharp but show standard retail wear.
Edge Condition
Minor chipping observed on the right edge. Bottom edge shows standard rough factory cut.
Print Quality
Standard Panini Chronicles quality. Image resolution is sharp, but centering is poor and foil stamping on 'Chronicles' is average.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Raw). Graded cost would likely exceed current market value.
Comparison to Known Examples
This specific copy is centered worse than the average 'gem' copy found in hobby boxes, specifically the left border being significantly wider than the right.
Authentication Tips
Look for the crisp Panini logo on the back and ensure the card stock has the correct thickness; this set is not commonly forged due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of authentication and grading significantly exceeds the market value of the base collegiate rookie.
Red Flags
No significant red flags regarding authenticity; the white corner chipping is a standard production flaw for this set.
Provenance Notes
Commonly found in 2023 Panini Chronicles Draft Picks blaster boxes and mega boxes at retail locations like Target and Walmart.
Historical Context
Mims was a standout at Oklahoma, setting several school records before being drafted in the 2nd round of the 2023 NFL Draft by Denver.
Market Trends
Stable to declining. Collegiate cards typically lose value once NFL-uniformed cards are released, though Mims' value is tied to his performance with the Broncos.
Investment Potential
Low. Base collegiate cards rarely appreciate significantly; high-end NFL licensed parallels or autographs of the player are better targets.
Similar Cards
Zay Flowers Chronicles Draft, Jaxon Smith-Njigba Chronicles Draft, Marvin Mims Prizm Draft Picks.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader. Avoid long-term UV exposure to prevent the burgundy/red ink from fading.
Interesting Facts
This card design is the lead base design for the 2023 Chronicles Draft set, meant to mimick a classic 'newspaper' style layout.