Ja'Marr Chase
Wide Receiver · Cincinnati Bengals (LSU Tigers on card)
Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Prizm Parallel / Base Draft Picks
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Unnumbered or low-tier parallel from Select Draft Picks, common to moderately uncommon depending on the specific refractive sheen.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking modern collegiate chromium card of an elite NFL wide receiver, ideal for player collectors on a budget.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears visually acceptable with slight heavy weight toward the right border, typical of Panini chromium products.
Surface Condition
Glossy chrome surface with vibrant refractor lines, minor standard factory hairline scratches visible under intense light.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no apparent blunting or dinging visible from the angle.
Edge Condition
Clean silver foil edges with minimal chipping, typical of well-handled chromium stock.
Print Quality
High-definition chrome printing with standard Panini refractor reflection and crisp typography.
Estimated Value
$5 to $15 USD raw, depending on the exact parallel tier.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering and surface gloss are comparable to standard retail and hobby pulls from this product line.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini holographic logo on the back, correct card stock thickness, and authentic chromium reflectivity.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a bulk submission, as raw value does not justify grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card with typical minor factory cutting variances.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from Panini Select Draft Picks football retail or hobby packs, distributed widely upon release.
Historical Context
Features Ja'Marr Chase in his LSU Tigers uniform, celebrating his dominant college career and historic record-breaking rookie NFL transition.
Market Trends
Stable market for Ja'Marr Chase collegiate cards, though professional NFL licensed cards command higher premiums.
Investment Potential
Hold for personal collection; investment upside is primarily tied to his NFL performance rather than collegiate uniform cards.
Similar Cards
Other 2022 Panini draft and collegiate parallels of top NFL wide receivers.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top loader or magnetic holder away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Select Draft Picks features a tiered structure (Concourse, Mezzanine, Field Level) which adds complexity to set building.