Jermaine Johnson II
Defensive End / Linebacker · New York Jets
Donruss Optic #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Chrome Era
Card Type
Base Rated Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Common base rookie card with a large print run typical of modern Panini Optic retail and hobby products.
Overall Assessment
A clean, desirable modern rookie card of a promising young edge rusher, ideal for New York Jets fans and player collectors, though limited in high-tier monetary investment potential as a base card.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front appears fairly well-centered within acceptable modern manufacturing tolerances, roughly 50/50 top-to-bottom and side-to-side visually.
Surface Condition
Appears clean and glossy within the sleeve, typical of Optic chrome stock, though minor hairline scratches on the surface can only be fully verified out of the sleeve under direct light.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with no visible dings or rounding based on visual inspection through the protective sleeve.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no obvious chipping, which is common for chrome-style card stocks.
Print Quality
Standard high-gloss chromium finish with crisp typography and vibrant team colors characteristic of the Donruss Optic brand.
Estimated Value
$2 to $5 raw; graded PSA 10 copies typically trade around $15 to $25 depending on market demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Centering and condition appear comparable to standard factory-fresh pulls from 2022 Donruss Optic packs.
Authentication Tips
Look for the trademark Optic chromium shine, sharp font rendering, and correct card stock thickness. Modern base cards are rarely counterfeited unless high-value parallels.
Grading Recommendation
Raw copy; grading is generally not economically worthwhile for a base defensive player rookie card unless submitting as part of a bulk order for personal collection purposes.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; standard modern card in a protective penny sleeve.
Provenance Notes
Pulled directly from 2022 Panini Optic football packs or boxes distributed nationally through hobby and retail channels.
Historical Context
Jermaine Johnson II was selected in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the New York Jets, becoming a key contributor to their defensive front.
Market Trends
Defensive players generally hold stable but modest market values unless they achieve elite Pro Bowl or All-Pro status.
Investment Potential
Hold or collector-grade; defensive linemen offer steady performance-based upside but lack the massive offensive-skill-position multiplier.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Jermaine Johnson Rookie Card, 2022 Donruss Base Jermaine Johnson Rated Rookie
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top-loader or a semi-rigid holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity.
Interesting Facts
The 'Rated Rookie' logo is one of the most iconic and recognizable sub-brands in modern football card collecting, originating with Donruss in the 1980s.