Kayvon Thibodeaux
Linebacker / Defensive End · New York Giants
Panini Contenders Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2023 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Season Ticket
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A clean, attractive base card of a talented young pass rusher, ideal for a New York Giants team PC or a casual collector.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered with standard Contenders borders, slight heavy lean to the left side within acceptable tolerance.
Surface Condition
Clean gloss with no visible scratches or print defects under normal lighting in the top loader.
Corner Condition
Sharp 90-degree corners with no visible rounding or dings based on visual inspection through the holder.
Edge Condition
Clean white borders and edges with no apparent chipping or roughness.
Print Quality
Standard Panini card stock and foil stamping quality, good color saturation and image sharpness.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example for the 2023 Panini Contenders base set, matching standard factory centering and surface gloss.
Authentication Tips
Look for authentic card stock thickness, correct font spacing on the ticket design, and crisp printing quality typical of Panini production.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS) as the grading fees would exceed the raw and graded market value of a base card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a legitimate modern card straight from packs.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2023 Panini Contenders retail or hobby packs.
Historical Context
Contenders is famous for its iconic 'Ticket' design and rookie autograph cards, though this is a base veteran Season Ticket variation from his sophomore season.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market typical for non-quarterback defensive base cards in the modern era.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for the base card; best suited for team collectors or fans of the player rather than investors.
Similar Cards
2023 Panini Donruss Kayvon Thibodeaux, 2023 Panini Prizm Kayvon Thibodeaux Base
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader or semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
The ticket stub design features mock seating information (Section, Row, Seat) which has been a staple of the Contenders brand for decades.