Justin Fields
Quarterback · Ohio State Buckeyes (College)
Wild Card Alumination #Not visible (typical of this set design on front)
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Basics Prospective Rookie / Collegiate Parallel
Grade
7 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print volume for unlicensed collegiate products.
Overall Assessment
A nice collector's item for an Ohio State or Justin Fields fan, but carries minimal financial upside.
Condition Grade
7 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Appears slightly heavy toward the bottom-left based on frame borders; 60/40 estimated.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; subject to minor scuffing typical of binder storage without penny sleeves.
Corner Condition
Fair; visible softening and whitening on bottom-left and top-right corners.
Edge Condition
Generally clean but shows standard foil chipping consistent with non-enclosed storage.
Print Quality
Standard foil quality with vibrant color saturation; typical mass-production finish.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard raw copy; shows more wear than specimens kept in top-loaders.
Authentication Tips
Look for the metallic foil 'Wild Card' logo; check for consistent card stock thickness.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; grading costs exceed the market value of the card.
Red Flags
Binder dings; the card is stored in a multi-pocket page without a protective penny sleeve.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via retail and hobby boxes of 2021 Wild Card Alumination.
Historical Context
Released during the hype of the 2021 QB draft class featuring Fields as a top prospect.
Market Trends
Low/Stable; value for unlicensed collegiate cards drops significantly once a player has pro-uniform cards.
Investment Potential
Low; unlicensed cards rarely appreciate significantly long-term.
Similar Cards
Trevor Lawrence 2021 Wild Card, Justin Fields Panini Prizm Draft Picks.
Display & Preservation
Move to a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further corner wear.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card was a major 90s brand that was revived to focus on early collegiate NIL-style cards.