Najee Harris
Running Back · Alabama Crimson Tide
Wild Card Alumination #Not visible on front
Year & Era
2021 — Modern Era
Card Type
Light Show (LS) Insert
Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated raw condition
Rarity
Common; high-volume unlicensed collegiate insert.
Overall Assessment
A standard collegiate insert card featuring a star RB; however, due to the visible surface damage and lack of NFL branding, it serves primarily as a fun player-collection filler rather than a financial investment.
Condition Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated raw condition
Centering Assessment
Front: Top-to-bottom appears relatively balanced; Left-to-right looks slightly shifted to the left based on the graphic bleed.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good; obvious surface scratching and scuffing are visible across the center and bottom-left foil area, likely due to unprotected storage.
Corner Condition
Slight softening and white chipping visible on the bottom-left and bottom-right corners.
Edge Condition
Moderate chipping/silvering along the bottom edge where the foil has rubbed against other surfaces.
Print Quality
Average; colors remain saturated but the foil application is prone to scratching and 'dimpling' from the factory.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Condition is below average for this set; most modern foil cards are sought in Gem Mint condition, and this copy shows significant surface wear.
Authentication Tips
Verify the 'LS' logo texture and the specific 'Wild Card' foil stamping. As an unlicensed card (non-NFL logo), counterfeit risk is extremely low.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The current condition is subpar and the market value of a graded copy would likely not exceed the grading fees.
Red Flags
No significant red flags regarding authenticity; the wear patterns are consistent with authentic foil card stock from the 2021 Wild Card run.
Provenance Notes
Likely pulled from a retail 'Blaster' box or a Hobby box of 2021 Wild Card Alumination.
Historical Context
Produced during Najee's transition from an All-American career at Alabama to being a first-round draft pick for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Market Trends
Stable to declining; unlicensed collegiate cards typically lose value once a player has established NFL-licensed cards in their professional uniform.
Investment Potential
Low; running back cards have historically high volatility and unlicensed college cards generally do not appreciate like flagship NFL rookie cards.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Prizm Draft Picks Najee Harris, 2021 Bowman University Najee Harris.
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further foil scratching.
Interesting Facts
The 'Alumination' set was part of the revival of the 'Wild Card' brand, which was a staple of the early 1990s football card market.