Geno Smith
Quarterback · Seattle Seahawks
2022 Panini Select Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Insert — Numbers Prizm
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common insert parallel from a mainstream modern release; high print run with thousands estimated to exist, making it widely available on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
An attractive, visually appealing insert card of a popular starting quarterback experiencing a late-career peak, ideal for a casual Seahawks fan or player collector.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered within typical modern Panini tolerances, roughly 50/50 Left-Right and Top-Bottom based on visual inspection.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; standard chrome/refractor shine with minor handling glares, no major scratches or print lines readily apparent from the photo angle.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners typical of uncirculated modern chromium cards, though minor corner softening can only be definitively ruled out under direct 10x magnification.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard factory cutting; no visible chipping or major denting along the borders.
Print Quality
High-gloss chromium finish with crisp foil stamping and vibrant refractor rainbow reflections characteristic of Panini Select inserts.
Estimated Value
Estimated raw market value is approximately $1.00 to $3.00 USD, as inserts of veteran quarterbacks like Geno Smith carry modest secondary market demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with standard retail or hobby box pull quality for 2022 Select inserts, displaying average factory centering and clean chromium gloss.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock weight, authentic holographic foil stamping on the Select logo, and proper micro-etching patterns typical of modern Panini chromium products.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) as the grading fees and shipping costs far exceed the raw market value of a standard insert card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card held directly in hand without immediate sleeve/toploader protection.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from 2022 Panini Select football wax packs or boxes, part of standard contemporary retail and hobby distribution channels.
Historical Context
Reflects Geno Smith's remarkable career revival as the starting quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks after winning the 2022 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year award.
Market Trends
Stable market value following Geno Smith's career resurgence and Pro Bowl selection with the Seattle Seahawks, though base and insert cards retain modest liquidity.
Investment Potential
Low long-term investment potential due to high modern print runs, best suited for Seahawks team collectors or personal player PC collections rather than financial investment.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Select Draft Picks or Concourse base cards of Geno Smith, other player inserts from the Numbers subset (e.g., Patrick Mahomes, Tom Brady).
Display & Preservation
Recommended to place immediately into a penny sleeve and semi-rigid top-loader or magnetic one-touch holder, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
The 'Numbers' insert subset highlights players wearing specific jersey numbers, featuring Smith prominently alongside his jersey number 7.