Micah Parsons
Linebacker / Edge Rusher · Dallas Cowboys
Panini Chronicles #Not visible (Estimated #25 in Chronicles set)
Year & Era
2021 — Modern / Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card (RC)
Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; Chronicles features high production volume with multiple rookie designs for key players.
Overall Assessment
A solid entry-level rookie card for a future Hall of Fame-track defender; ideal for team collectors and set builders.
Condition Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front appears approximately 55/45 right-to-left; top-bottom looks well-balanced.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; external magnetic case is heavily scratched, making internal surface assessment difficult, though no major pitting is seen.
Corner Condition
Upper right corner shows slight soft edge; others appear sharp but obscured by the case edges.
Edge Condition
Appears clean along the right and bottom edges through the holder; some minor chipping possible on dark blue text areas.
Print Quality
Standard Panini quality; silver foil 'Chronicles' logo is sharp with good registration and clear photographic resolution.
Estimated Value
$5.00 - $12.00 (Raw); $30.00 - $45.00 (PSA 10)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; centering is average for this set which often suffers from horizontal shifts during the cutting process.
Authentication Tips
Check for official NFL holographic sticker on the back; verify card stock weight and foil reflectivity on the word 'Chronicles'.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or PSA; however, due to the high population and low market value of base Chronicles cards, grading is only recommended if the card is flawlessly centered.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card appears authentic and unaltered.
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a retail Mega Box or Blaster, as Chronicles is a major retail-distributed product.
Historical Context
Parsons won 2021 NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and is considered one of the most versatile defensive players in modern Cowboys history.
Market Trends
Stable; Parsons is a premier defensive star, but defensive player cards generally lack the 'hype' volatility of skill positions like QB.
Investment Potential
Low-to-Medium; as a base card of a defensive player, it is a 'hold' for Cowboys fans, but lacks the ceiling of limited parallels or autographs.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Micah Parsons RC, 2021 Donruss Optic Micah Parsons RC, Patrick Surtain II RC.
Display & Preservation
The magnetic one-touch is excellent for display, but the current case is badly scratched; replacing it with a fresh one-touch and penny sleeve would improve presentation.
Interesting Facts
Micah Parsons was the first rookie to ever win the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year by unanimous vote from certain media panels (though not official AP).