Jaylan Ford
Linebacker · New Orleans Saints
Panini Mosaic Football #Not visible clearly in image
Year & Era
2024 - Modern/Prizm Era
Card Type
Rookie Autograph Mosaic Parallel
Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Uncommon rookie autograph parallel from the Mosaic retail or hobby release, exact print run unnumbered
Overall Assessment
An attractive modern rookie autograph parallel of a promising young defender, ideal for Saints team collectors and player PC builders
Condition Grade
Raw - Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered with minor tilt, approximately 55/45 left-right
Surface Condition
Reflective Mosaic foil surface appears clean within the top loader, though minor hairline scratches may exist on the plastic holder rather than the card itself
Corner Condition
Corners appear sharp and well-defined inside the protective holder
Edge Condition
Edges appear clean with no obvious chipping or silver flaking visible in the photo
Print Quality
High gloss Mosaic chromium finish with crisp foil stamping and clear on-card sticker autograph
Estimated Value
$10 - $25 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard representation for a mid-tier rookie linebacker autograph from the 2024 Mosaic checklist
Authentication Tips
Check for Panini authentic holograms on the rear and verify the sticker autograph placement and texture under magnification
Grading Recommendation
Raw sale or personal PC is recommended unless pristine centering and surface quality guarantee a PSA 10, given grading fees relative to card value
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed in the image; standard top loader protection is utilized
Provenance Notes
Pulled from 2024 Panini Mosaic football product lines, distributed via hobby or retail boxes
Historical Context
Part of Panini's extensive licensed portfolio during the modern chromium card boom featuring college standouts transitioning to the NFL
Market Trends
Modest collector demand typical for rookie linebackers unless the player carves out a significant starting role in the NFL
Investment Potential
Speculative, dependent entirely on the player's on-field performance and securing a starting linebacker job in the NFL
Similar Cards
2024 Panini Prizm Rookie Autographs, 2024 Donruss Rated Rookie Autographs of defensive prospects
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or magnetic holder away from direct sunlight and humidity
Interesting Facts
Jaylan Ford starred at the University of Texas before joining the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent or late-round prospect