Rashee Rice
Wide Receiver · SMU Mustangs (NFL: Kansas City Chiefs)
Panini Classics Football (featured in Chronicles) #C-12
Year & Era
2023 — Current/Chrome Era
Card Type
Rookie Card (Collegiate Uniform)
Grade
Raw — Appears EX-MT to NM (7-8) due to photo blur and lighting obscuring fine details
Rarity
Common; mass-produced base set insert found in Panini Chronicles Football products
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive rookie card of a Super Bowl champion wide receiver. Ideal for team collectors or budget-conscious hobbyists looking for a Rice RC
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears EX-MT to NM (7-8) due to photo blur and lighting obscuring fine details
Centering Assessment
Front: Approximately 60/40 Top-Bottom, 55/45 Left-Right based on the green borders and silver foil outer edges
Surface Condition
Near Mint; visible light glare in photo makes assessment difficult, but no deep scratches or pervasive print lines are immediately obvious
Corner Condition
Top right and bottom right appear slightly soft; top left appears sharp. Overall 8/10
Edge Condition
Consistent silver foil edges; minor silvering/chipping visible on the right vertical edge
Print Quality
High-gloss chrome finish with retro-inspired matte green borders. Colors appear saturated
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 (Raw), $15.00 - $25.00 (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; typical centering for Panini Chronicles 'Classics' subset where the outer foil border often shifts
Authentication Tips
Verify the Panini logo and 'Classics' foil stamping. Counterfeits of low-value base cards from this era are extremely rare
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading unless part of a dedicated player PC (Personal Collection); the cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic to 2023 Panini production standards
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a 2023 Chronicles Football retail blaster or mega box
Historical Context
Rashee Rice's rookie year was significant as he emerged as the primary wideout for the Super Bowl LVIII champion Kansas City Chiefs
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining; collegiate uniform cards generally hold less value once pro-uniform cards (Prizm/Optic) saturate the market
Investment Potential
Low; as a collegiate-uniform base card, it is generally considered a 'starter' card rather than a long-term blue-chip investment
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Chronicles Clear Vision Rashee Rice, 2023 Donruss Rashee Rice Rated Rookie
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent surface scratches to the chrome finish
Interesting Facts
The 'Classics' design is a throwback style intended to mimic early Topps and Fleer football designs while utilizing modern chrome technology