Ezekiel Elliott
Running Back · Ohio State Buckeyes / Dallas Cowboys
Panini Select Draft Picks #Not clearly visible on front
Year & Era
2016 (Draft Pick set reflecting 2016 Draft) — Modern Era
Card Type
Refractor Parallel / Collegiate Draft Pick Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 8-9 estimated)
Rarity
Common to uncommon depending on the specific parallel tier (e.g., Silver Prizm vs base).
Overall Assessment
A fun, visually appealing collegiate parallel card for an Ezekiel Elliott fan, though limited in high-end financial value.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (PSA 8-9 estimated)
Centering Assessment
Front appears moderately well-centered, slight heavy bias to the right edge due to angle.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; notable light glare and potential minor hairline scratches typical of chrome-style finishes under direct light.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with minimal to no visible rounding or fraying in the current photo angle.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no major chipping or silver flaking visible along the die-cut border.
Print Quality
High print quality with crisp holographic foiling and clean player cutouts characteristic of Panini Select.
Estimated Value
$2 to $10 raw, depending on the exact parallel tier.
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with standard retail or hobby pulls of Panini Select Draft Picks from the 2016 rookie class.
Authentication Tips
Check for correct card stock weight, authentic holographic sheen on the Select logo and border, and proper font alignment.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading given the low raw value of collegiate draft pick cards unless part of a bulk submission.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed in the image.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from Panini Select Draft Picks hobby or retail wax boxes distributed around the 2016 NFL Draft.
Historical Context
Reflects Ezekiel Elliott's transition from an All-American career at Ohio State to being selected 4th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2016 NFL Draft.
Market Trends
Stable to modest demand as a veteran running back whose primary collecting focus centers around his NFL uniform cards.
Investment Potential
Low long-term investment upside for collegiate draft pick cards compared to true NFL rookie cards.
Similar Cards
2016 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Ezekiel Elliott, 2016 Donruss Rated Rookie Ezekiel Elliott.
Display & Preservation
Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top-loader or semi-rigid card holder away from direct sunlight and humidity.
Interesting Facts
Select Draft Picks uses a distinctive die-cut border design that makes finding well-centered copies challenging.