Ja'Tavion Sanders
Tight End · Carolina Panthers
Panini Contenders Football #Not fully visible (bottom blue banner)
Year & Era
2024 — Modern Era
Card Type
Rookie Ticket Jersey Relic
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (8-9 estimate)
Rarity
Common Relic; unnumbered base jersey variant typically found in Retail Blasters or Mega Boxes.
Overall Assessment
A solid mid-tier rookie card for a Carolina Panthers fan or Texas Longhorns collector. High eye appeal but common rarity.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (8-9 estimate)
Centering Assessment
Front: Approx 50/50. The ticket-style design is well-aligned within the white borders.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean foil stamping and no visible scratches on the matte finish or jersey window.
Corner Condition
Sharpness appears high on all four corners; no visible whitening or rounding.
Edge Condition
Clean edges; typical of fresh pack pulls from 2024 stock.
Print Quality
High; sharp image of Sanders in his Panthers uniform with crisp logo detailing.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $15.00 USD (Raw/Ungraded)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard example for the 2024 Contenders set; centering is better than average for this production run.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Panini 'P' hologram on the back and ensure the jersey swatch is flush with the card layering.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended at this time; the cost of grading outweighs the current market value for a non-auto relic.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic 2024 Panini product.
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a 2024 Panini Contenders retail product (Blaster or Mega Box).
Historical Context
Sanders was a standout at Texas and represents a key piece of the Panthers' 2024 rebuilding draft class.
Market Trends
Stable/Speculative; value is tied to Sanders' emergence as a primary target in the Panthers' offense.
Investment Potential
Moderate; Tight Ends generally have lower ceilings than QBs or WRs, but can increase if he becomes a Pro-Bowler.
Similar Cards
Brock Bowers 2024 Contenders, Xavier Legette 2024 Contenders.
Display & Preservation
Recommended storage in a 100pt thick top loader and penny sleeve to accommodate the jersey thickness.
Interesting Facts
Sanders was selected in the 4th round (101st overall) and was one of the top tight end prospects in his class.