DeAndre Hopkins
Wide Receiver · Kansas City Chiefs
Panini Contenders Football #Not clearly visible in image (Season Ticket subset)
Year & Era
2024 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Season Ticket Insert/Subset Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 or 10 potential)
Rarity
Common base/insert tier card with a high print run, easily accessible on the secondary market.
Overall Assessment
A clean, highly recognizable modern card depicting DeAndre Hopkins in his Chiefs uniform, ideal for team collectors and player fans.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint (PSA 9 or 10 potential)
Centering Assessment
Front appears reasonably well-centered with acceptable left-right and top-bottom ratios for a modern Contenders release.
Surface Condition
Clean glossy surface within the top loader, no apparent scratches or print defects visible from the front angle.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners appear intact, protected by a rigid top loader.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no visible chipping or rough cuts from this view.
Print Quality
Standard modern Panini digital printing with crisp team coloring and clean text layout.
Estimated Value
$2 - $10 USD raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical example of a modern veteran Season Ticket card matching standard factory production quality.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp typography, authentic Panini card stock thickness, and standard back text/logos. Counterfeiting low-value base cards from modern sets is extremely rare.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading unless part of a personal PC, as the grading fees would exceed the raw card value.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; card is securely housed in a top loader.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from 2024 Panini Contenders retail or hobby packs following Hopkins' trade to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Historical Context
Reflects DeAndre Hopkins' later career transition to the Kansas City Chiefs, capturing a notable veteran chapter for one of the league's top possession receivers.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly appreciating due to Hopkins joining a high-profile contender like the Kansas City Chiefs, though base cards remain affordable.
Investment Potential
Low monetary investment potential due to high print runs, best treated as a fun PC (Personal Collection) item for Chiefs fans.
Similar Cards
Other 2024 Panini Contenders inserts, Donruss base cards, and Panini Prizm base or parallels of DeAndre Hopkins.
Display & Preservation
Keep in the current penny sleeve and top loader combination, stored in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
Interesting Facts
Contenders Season Ticket cards are styled to look like game tickets, incorporating stadium seating details like section, row, and seat numbers.