Ezekiel Elliott
Running Back · New England Patriots
2023 Donruss Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2023 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 9)
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible in retail and hobby packs.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base card of a notable veteran running back, ideal for a New England Patriots team collector or Ezekiel Elliott PC, though holding minimal monetary value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (estimated PSA 9)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered with standard borders for modern Donruss cards, showing slight top-to-bottom bias typical of the set.
Surface Condition
Clean surface with standard gloss and no major scratches or indentations visible under normal lighting, though a minor glare spot is present near the number 15.
Corner Condition
All four corners appear sharp and square with no noticeable rounding or fraying.
Edge Condition
Clean cut edges with standard white stock showing no obvious chipping or flaking.
Print Quality
Standard modern Donruss card stock quality with decent color saturation and sharp typography.
Estimated Value
$1 - $3 raw, up to $10 - $15 if graded PSA 10
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with typical factory quality control for 2023 Donruss retail/hobby products.
Authentication Tips
Verify standard Donruss card stock, back printing, and licensed NFL logos; counterfeiting base cards of veteran players is extremely rare.
Grading Recommendation
Raw / Ungraded. Grading fees would exceed the market value of this specific base card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern base card.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2023 Donruss football packs or blasters distributed nationwide.
Historical Context
Captures Ezekiel Elliott's brief tenure with the New England Patriots during the 2023 NFL season following his long career with the Dallas Cowboys.
Market Trends
Stable to declining market for veteran running back base cards unless associated with specific short-print parallels.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential due to high print runs of base cards, best suited for player collectors or team set builders.
Similar Cards
Other 2023 Donruss base and insert cards of veteran NFL players.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
Elliott wore number 15 during his single season with the Patriots, a departure from his iconic number 21 worn in Dallas.