Martellus Bennett
Tight End · Dallas Cowboys
2008 Topps ##364
Year & Era
2008 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw - Near Mint (PSA 7-8 potential)
Rarity
Common base rookie card with high print runs
Overall Assessment
An affordable and nostalgic rookie card of a memorable player, best kept raw for a personal collection
Condition Grade
Raw - Near Mint (PSA 7-8 potential)
Centering Assessment
Slightly heavy top border, decent side-to-side centering
Surface Condition
Clean surface with minor light scratching on the toploader, card stock appears smooth
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very minor soft tips under magnification
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard Topps factory cut
Print Quality
Standard 2008 Topps paper card stock with foil player name stamping
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
Typical centering and condition for a raw pack-pulled card from 2008
Authentication Tips
Check for crisp font and authentic Topps foil stamping on the player name
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading due to low raw value exceeding grading costs
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard 2008 Topps retail or hobby wax packs
Historical Context
Martellus Bennett was a reliable NFL tight end and Super Bowl champion, drafted in the second round of 2008
Market Trends
Stable and low-demand market typical of backup or journeyman tight ends
Investment Potential
Low investment potential, primarily suitable for player collectors or Cowboys team set builders
Similar Cards
2008 Topps Chrome Martellus Bennett, 2008 Bowman Martellus Bennett
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top loader in a climate-controlled environment
Interesting Facts
Bennett is well-known for his colorful personality, outspoken media presence, and post-NFL career as a children's book author