Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah
Linebacker (LB) · Cleveland Browns / Notre Dame Fighting Irish (Collegiate)
Wild Card Alumination #Not visible (back of card required, but typically part of the Starbright insert set)
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Starbright Insert (Green Parallel)
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (6-7 estimated)
Rarity
Common Insert; while the green parallel is more limited than the base silver, high print volumes of Wild Card products make this relatively easy to acquire.
Overall Assessment
A visually striking unlicensed insert of a talented NFL linebacker. While not a high-value card, it serves as a great entry-level collectible for Notre Dame or Browns fans.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (6-7 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front: Roughly 60/40 Top-to-Bottom. The bottom border appears slightly thicker than the top margin relative to the graphic design edge.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; the high-gloss finish typical of Alumination is prone to light surface scratches and fingerprints, which are visible in the glare.
Corner Condition
Excellent; the bottom right corner shows visible white fraying/wear. The top corners appear sharper but lack the crispness required for a gemstone grade.
Edge Condition
Good to Very Good; there is visible silvering/chipping along the bottom edge where the black border meets the cut line.
Print Quality
Average; Wild Card Alumination uses a reflective foil stock that often suffers from "micro-dimples" and minor ink registration issues.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD (Raw). Graded 9/10 copies rarely exceed $15-20 due to Wild Card being an unlicensed product.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy has standard centering for the 2021 Wild Card run but shows more bottom-edge wear than typical pack-fresh examples.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Wild Card' holofoil logo. Unlicensed cards like this are rarely counterfeited as the market value does not justify the effort.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of grading exceeds the market value of the card. CSG/CGC would be the most budget-friendly if one chooses to slab it.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; typical wear for a non-sleeved modern card.
Provenance Notes
Distributed through retail blasters and hobby boxes in 2021 during the peak of the trading card boom.
Historical Context
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was the 2020 Butkus Award winner at Notre Dame and a highly touted prospect before his selection by the Browns.
Market Trends
Stable/Low; Owusu-Koramoah is a solid NFL starter, but unlicensed defensive player cards have limited growth potential compared to Panini Prizm or Optic rookies.
Investment Potential
Low; primarily a player-collector or team-collector piece rather than a financial investment.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah RC, 2021 Leaf Metal Draft Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further edge chipping and surface scratching.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card was a major brand in the 1990s known for 'Stripe' parallels and returned to the market recently as a boutique unlicensed manufacturer focusing on collegiate photography.