Braylon Edwards
Wide Receiver · Cleveland Browns
Donruss Playoff #7
Year & Era
2006 — Modern Era
Card Type
Numbered Parallel /25
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
High rarity due to the strict print run of only 25 copies produced worldwide (Serial numbered 04/25).
Overall Assessment
A scarce, low-numbered /25 parallel of a former top-five draft pick in solid Near Mint condition, highly desirable for Cleveland Browns team collectors and player PC builders.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front/Back: Approximately 50/50 Top-Bottom and Left-Right based on visual inspection inside the holder.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; clean back surface with visible foil numbering 04/25, minimal to no scratching on the protective top loader.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with no visible rounding, dings, or whitening at the tips.
Edge Condition
Clean and crisp edges with no chipping or rough cutting along the borders.
Print Quality
High-quality modern card stock with crisp typography, clean foil stamp numbering, and clear photographic reproduction.
Estimated Value
$15 - $40 USD depending on the specific subset parallel and buyer demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Exemplary centering and sharp corners place this copy well above average for mid-2000s Playoff issues which commonly suffer from chipping on dark borders.
Authentication Tips
Verify the gold foil serial numbering stamp ('04/25') matches authentic Donruss Playoff production standards; check for any signs of tampering or re-stamping.
Grading Recommendation
SGC or Beckett (BGS) due to the sub-grade transparency, though grading fees may outpace the card's raw market value unless targeting a strict PC investment.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card sits securely in a top loader with clean borders and correct back printing.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from mid-2000s Donruss Playoff hobby boxes or packs distributed during the height of the Donruss/Playoff era.
Historical Context
Braylon Edwards was a standout wide receiver out of Michigan, drafted 3rd overall in 2005 by the Cleveland Browns, earning a Pro Bowl nod in 2007.
Market Trends
Stable to niche market; values for Braylon Edwards cards are driven primarily by nostalgic Cleveland Browns collectors and set builders.
Investment Potential
Hold; primarily a nostalgic collector piece rather than a high-growth financial investment.
Similar Cards
2005 Braylon Edwards Rookie Cards, other low-numbered 2006 Donruss Playoff parallels, and contemporaneous rookie patch autographs.
Display & Preservation
Store in a UV-protected magnetic one-touch holder or a penny sleeve inside a semi-rigid holder, kept in a climate-controlled environment away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
The card features a unique die-cut inspired framing on the back layout highlighting his rookie year statistics from 2005.