Kael Snyder
Quarterback · College Prospect
Onyx Vintage College Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2021 — Modern NIL/Prospect Era
Card Type
Prospect On-Card Autograph
Grade
Poor to Fair (Estimated PSA 1-2 due to severe vertical crease)
Rarity
Common insert/autograph from a niche prospect product, though low print runs exist for specific parallel colored borders.
Overall Assessment
A heavily damaged prospect autograph card. While it features a genuine on-card signature and a cool vintage aesthetic, the severe vertical crease destroys its collector and monetary value. Ideal only as a filler or a cheap binder card for a dedicated prospect team/player collector.
Condition Grade
Poor to Fair (Estimated PSA 1-2 due to severe vertical crease)
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Back not visible.
Surface Condition
Heavy damage with a prominent vertical crease running completely down the center of the card. Significant wear and scuffing.
Corner Condition
Rounded and blunted across all four corners, showing heavy handling and storage wear.
Edge Condition
Rough edges with chipping and whitening along all four sides, exacerbated by the central fold.
Print Quality
Vintage-styled distressed aesthetic featuring faux aging, but the actual physical damage is post-production.
Estimated Value
$1 - $5 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly below average due to catastrophic physical damage (central crease). Most surviving copies in collections are in Near Mint or better condition.
Authentication Tips
Look for Onyx embossed stamps or clear on-card signature ink consistency under magnification, though counterfeiting this specific low-value prospect is rare.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The heavy vertical crease will result in an authentic or 1/2 grade, costing more in grading fees than the card's total value.
Red Flags
Severe structural damage (crease). No signs of counterfeiting, but the card has been severely bent or folded in half at some point.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Onyx Vintage College Football hobby boxes or packs, which frequently target high school and college prospect collectors.
Historical Context
Onyx Vintage College Football products focus on capturing emerging amateur talent before they reach the NFL Draft, offering early autograph opportunities.
Market Trends
Low market demand as Kael Snyder is a lesser-known prospect. Values for damaged cards of non-superstar prospects are practically negligible.
Investment Potential
Very low / non-existent as an investment piece due to the severe structural damage and unproven professional status of the player.
Similar Cards
Other Onyx Vintage College Football prospect autographs of developmental or lower-tier collegiate players.
Display & Preservation
Due to the heavy crease, standard penny sleeve and rigid top loader are sufficient for protection, though display is discouraged.
Interesting Facts
Onyx cards often use a thick card stock and vintage sepia-toned photography design to mimic classic 20th-century baseball and football sets.