Elijah Molden
Cornerback / Safety · Tennessee Titans
2021 Panini Absolute Football #Not clearly visible, likely part of the base rookie subset
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (VG-EX), heavily impacted by a noticeable crease/bend or surface scratch and edge wear
Rarity
Common base rookie card with a high print run; very frequently found on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A budget-friendly modern base rookie card of defensive back Elijah Molden. While historically interesting for Titans fans or player collectors, condition flaws make it a candidate for a casual binder rather than professional grading.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (VG-EX), heavily impacted by a noticeable crease/bend or surface scratch and edge wear
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered left-to-right, but slightly heavy on the bottom.
Surface Condition
Fair to Poor. Shows noticeable scratching and a prominent linear vertical defect or indentation across the top border area.
Corner Condition
Poor to Fair. The top-left and top-right corners show significant softening, dings, and mild rounding.
Edge Condition
Fair. Noticeable chipping along the top and left edges, with minor whitening visible on the dark borders.
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini card stock with metallic foil accents, but affected by typical lower-tier modern card cutting imperfections.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (Raw, due to condition issues and player market)
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy is well below average condition compared to typical submissions due to visible corner damage and edge chipping.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock weight, official Panini logo on the back, and standard font alignment. Counterfeits are virtually non-existent for common base cards of this tier.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading. The cost of grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) far exceeds the raw and graded market value of this specific card in its current condition.
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, but heavy wear, handling damage, and potential creasing are significant condition concerns.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2021 Panini Absolute retail or hobby wax packs.
Historical Context
Elijah Molden was drafted in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Tennessee Titans out of the University of Washington, known for his versatile secondary play.
Market Trends
Stable to declining. Common defensive rookie base cards generally hold minimal liquid value unless the player achieves All-Pro status.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential. Best suited for team collectors or personal PC (Personal Collection) rather than investment purposes.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Elijah Molden Rookie, 2021 Donruss Elijah Molden Rookie Card
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader if kept for personal collection, though standard storage boxes suffice given the low monetary value.
Interesting Facts
Elijah Molden is the son of former NFL cornerback Alex Molden.