Sage Surratt
Wide Receiver · Wake Forest Demon Deacons (College) / Unaffiliated (Pro)
Wild Card Alumination Starbright #SB-11
Year & Era
2021 — Modern/NIL Era
Card Type
Prospect / Collegiate Insert
Grade
7.5 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print run for base Alumination inserts. Not a numbered parallel.
Overall Assessment
A nice collegiate memento for a Wake Forest fan, but carries very little financial weight in the current sports card hobby landscape.
Condition Grade
7.5 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Bottom, 50/50 Left-Right; the image appears slightly shifted toward the bottom edge.
Surface Condition
Fair to Good; visible light refraction suggests a foil surface prone to micro-scratching. Some minor dimpling visible under the light.
Corner Condition
The bottom-left and bottom-right corners show slight whitening and softening. Consistent with budget-tier card stock.
Edge Condition
Moderate chipping along the bottom edge where the foil meets the card stock; top edge appears relatively clean.
Print Quality
Average; colors are vibrant but the 'Starbright' effect is a standard production-wide foil application. Resolution on the player image is standard.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower-tier condition compared to pack-fresh 'Gem Mint' examples due to visible edge wear and corner softening.
Authentication Tips
Check for the distinct foil 'Alumination' texture. Counterfeiting is extremely rare for this specific player and set due to low market value.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading would significantly exceed the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be an authentic Wild Card product.
Provenance Notes
Originally distributed in Wild Card Alumination hobby and retail boxes during the 2021 draft cycle.
Historical Context
Released during the transition era where non-licensed brands like Wild Card focused heavily on collegiate stars before their NFL debut.
Market Trends
Declining/Static; Surratt had a high-profile college career but limited NFL impact, leading to low demand in the secondary market.
Investment Potential
Low; Surratt is currently considered a 'journey-man' level prospect and lacks the starting role necessary for price appreciation.
Similar Cards
Rondale Moore Alumination, Rashod Bateman Starbright, Sage Surratt Panini Prizm Draft Picks.
Display & Preservation
Standard penny sleeve and top-loader is sufficient for preservation.
Interesting Facts
Sage Surratt is the brother of Chazz Surratt (linebacker); he was a First-team All-ACC selection in 2019.