Nyck Harbor
Wide Receiver / Tight End · South Carolina Gamecocks
Leaf Metal Football Nation / Leaf #Not visible (Parallel insert subset)
Year & Era
2023 - NIL/Current Era
Card Type
Sparkle / Refractor Parallel Insert
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 estimated)
Rarity
Uncommon parallel from a minor-league/NIL licensed product with a limited print run, though exact numbering is un-serialized for this specific variant
Overall Assessment
A visually striking, modern collegiate sparkle parallel of a high-profile athletic prospect, offering affordable upside for player collectors and NIL speculators
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Back: Not visible
Surface Condition
Near Mint - highly reflective sparkle finish shows clean preservation inside sleeve, no major scratches visible
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with crisp edges visible through the protective sleeve
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping or flaking along the metallic borders
Print Quality
High print quality with vibrant pink holographic sparkle foil reflecting light evenly across the surface
Estimated Value
5.00 to 15.00 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering is well-balanced for Leaf inserts which frequently suffer from left-to-right miscuts
Authentication Tips
Check for official Leaf branding on the back, crisp foil stamping, and proper card stock thickness typical of Leaf Metal releases
Grading Recommendation
Raw (Not recommended for grading unless part of a personal collection, as grading fees would exceed the raw card value)
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard pack-fresh condition
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from Leaf Metal football hobby or retail packs featuring collegiate NIL athletes
Historical Context
Part of the modern era of collegiate trading cards made possible by Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rule changes allowing college athletes to be featured on licensed cards before reaching the NFL
Market Trends
Stable to speculative niche market, tied heavily to Nyck Harbor's collegiate performance and future NFL draft stock
Investment Potential
Speculative hold dependent entirely on his athletic development and eventual breakout in professional football
Similar Cards
Other Leaf Metal, Bowman University, and Panini Collegiate inserts featuring Nyck Harbor
Display & Preservation
Store inside a penny sleeve followed by a rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch holder in a temperature-controlled, UV-protected environment
Interesting Facts
Nyck Harbor is famously a dual-sport athlete known for elite track-and-field speed alongside his massive physical frame on the football gridiron