Aaron Rodgers
Quarterback · California Golden Bears (Cal)
Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Collegiate Era
Card Type
Prizm Parallel / Insert
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Rarity
Common parallel from a retail or hobby draft pick release, highly printed with no strict short-print status.
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing chromium card of an all-time great quarterback in his college gear, best kept raw for a personal PC.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent to Near Mint
Centering Assessment
Front and back show heavy top-to-bottom and left-to-right shifting, noticeably heavy on the top border.
Surface Condition
Refractor finish shows light handling marks and surface glare typical of raw chromium cards.
Corner Condition
Top-left and top-right corners show slight rounding and wear from handling outside of a protective sleeve.
Edge Condition
Edges show minor chipping along the top and bottom borders.
Print Quality
Standard Panini chromium print quality with vibrant refractor sheen but typical stock centering variance.
Estimated Value
$5 to $15 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Slightly below average due to corner wear and prominent centering issues compared to pack-fresh submissions.
Authentication Tips
Check for official Panini hologram on the back and authentic chromium card stock weight under magnification.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading due to visible corner wear and off-center alignment; grading costs would exceed the value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic modern Panini card.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from 2022 Panini Select Draft Picks retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Celebrates Aaron Rodgers' collegiate career at Cal before becoming a multi-time NFL MVP.
Market Trends
Stable to modest demand as a collegiate retrospective card for a veteran future Hall of Famer.
Investment Potential
Hold for personal collection; limited long-term investment growth due to being a non-rookie collegiate card.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Aaron Rodgers base and various colored parallel variations.
Display & Preservation
Store immediately in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Select Draft Picks allows veteran NFL stars to appear in their college uniforms using modern chromium technology.