Jalin Hyatt
Wide Receiver · Tennessee Volunteers (NCAA) / New York Giants (NFL)
Leaf Art of Sport Football #Not visible (typical of Leaf base/insert stock in this style)
Year & Era
2023 — Modern Era (NIL/Prospect Era)
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC Transition/Prospect)
Grade
6.0 - 7.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Rarity
Common; high volume production for unlicensed/prospect sets.
Overall Assessment
A standard enthusiast-level rookie card for a dynamic young receiver. Strength is the player's potential; weakness is the unlicensed nature and visible edge wear.
Condition Grade
6.0 - 7.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Bottom, 55/45 Left-Right; generally acceptable for this brand.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; visible light glare in photo, but appears free of major scratches; black borders are prone to showing minor scuffing.
Corner Condition
Fair to Good; bottom left and bottom right corners show noticeable white chipping and softening, typical for dark-bordered card stock.
Edge Condition
Fair; visible chipping along the bottom edge and slight wear on the left side where the black ink meets the card stock.
Print Quality
Standard; decent color saturation for an unlicensed product, though the lack of team logos limits visual appeal and sharpness.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 (Raw); $15.00 - $25.00 (Graded Gem Mint)
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower-than-average condition due to visible chipping on the dark bottom border, which is a common flaw for this specific set.
Authentication Tips
Leaf products use a specific glossy card stock; check for the 'RC' logo design and manufacturer hologram symbols often found on the reverse.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless for personal collection (PC), as the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed regarding authenticity; however, edge wear suggest the card was handled without a sleeve.
Provenance Notes
Distributed through retail and hobby boxes of 2023 Leaf Art of Sport; highlights the NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) licensing era.
Historical Context
Features Hyatt following his 2022 Biletnikoff Award-winning season at Tennessee, where he dominated the SEC and led to his 3rd round NFL draft selection.
Market Trends
Stable/Low; value is currently tied to his performance as a deep threat for the New York Giants; secondary market favors licensed Panini products over Leaf.
Investment Potential
Low; unlicensed collegiate cards typically depreciate once the player's licensed NFL-team-logo cards reach the market.
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Prizm Jalin Hyatt #330, 2023 Bowman University Jalin Hyatt.
Display & Preservation
Place in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further chipping of the black-inked edges.
Interesting Facts
Jalin Hyatt set a Tennessee record with 5 receiving touchdowns in a single game against Alabama in 2022.