Andre Johnson
Wide Receiver · Houston Texans
Panini Mosaic Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2020 — Modern Era
Card Type
Mosaic Silver / Base Parallel
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 9)
Rarity
Common parallel from the Mosaic retail/hobby release, high print run but desirable for player collectors
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing silver mosaic parallel of a legendary wide receiver and Hall of Famer, great for a Texans or player PC collection
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 9)
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered with minor top-bottom bias; back not visible
Surface Condition
Glossy mosaic reflective finish with no major scratches or print lines visible under standard lighting
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with minimal to no visible rounding or whitening
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cut and no chipping
Print Quality
Standard Panini Mosaic chromium print quality with vibrant holo refraction and sharp imagery
Estimated Value
5 to 15 USD raw, potentially 25 to 50 USD if graded a PSA 10
Comparison to Known Examples
Comparable to standard raw copies pulled from retail boxes with typical slight centering variances
Authentication Tips
Check for correct textured mosaic foil reflection, proper card stock thickness, and sharp micro-mosaic pattern
Grading Recommendation
PSA or SGC; likely not worth grading unless part of a bulk submission due to low raw market value
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card in protective sleeve and top loader
Provenance Notes
Originally pulled from Panini Mosaic packs/boxes distributed nationwide through retail or hobby channels
Historical Context
Andre Johnson was a dominant receiver for the Houston Texans, a 7-time Pro Bowler, and inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2024
Market Trends
Stable market demand following Andre Johnson's Hall of Fame induction; modern parallels of retired legends hold steady value
Investment Potential
Long-term hold for player PC collectors, though modest financial growth potential given the high print run of modern retail parallels
Similar Cards
2020 Panini Prizm Andre Johnson, 2020 Donruss Optic Andre Johnson, various inserts and parallels from Panini sets
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve inside a rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch holder away from direct sunlight and humidity
Interesting Facts
Andre Johnson was the first player in Houston Texans franchise history to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame