Mac Jones
Quarterback · Alabama Crimson Tide
Wild Card Alumination Starbright #SB-13
Year & Era
2021 Modern Era
Card Type
Collegiate Rookie Insert
Grade
8.0-8.5 (NM-MT) estimated
Rarity
Common insert; high print volume for non-licensed collegiate products.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking collegiate rookie insert for a player collector, but has minimal commercial value in the current hobby market.
Condition Grade
8.0-8.5 (NM-MT) estimated
Centering Assessment
Appears slightly heavy on the left and bottom; roughly 60/40 centering.
Surface Condition
Minor surface scratches and fingerprints visible; standard for high-gloss aluminized cards.
Corner Condition
Edges show minor whitening; bottom-left corner exhibits a slight ding.
Edge Condition
Slight chipping along the bottom edge due to the foil-on-cardstock construction.
Print Quality
Good color saturation with vibrant pink hues; some alignment bleed on the text borders.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; many of these suffer from edge chipping straight out of the pack.
Authentication Tips
Check for the distinct foil-like Alumination finish and the specific embossed textures of the Wild Card brand.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the potential market value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; low incentive for counterfeiting this specific set.
Provenance Notes
Distributed in 2021 Wild Card Alumination hobby and retail boxes as a collegiate-themed draft set.
Historical Context
Released during the height of the 2021 rookie QB hype when Jones was drafted in the first round by the Patriots.
Market Trends
Values for Mac Jones collegiate cards have declined significantly due to his NFL performance and subsequent team changes.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential; unlicensed collegiate cards generally hold less value than NFL-licensed (Panini) releases.
Similar Cards
2021 Trevor Lawrence Starbright, 2021 Justin Fields Starbright, Panini Prizm Draft Picks Mac Jones.
Display & Preservation
Penny sleeve and top loader are sufficient for preservation.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card is an independent brand known for high-volume parallels and unique numbering systems, though they lack NFL licensing.