Matthew Stafford
Quarterback · Georgia Bulldogs (Detroit Lions / Los Angeles Rams)
Panini Select Draft Picks #Not visible
Year & Era
2009 — Modern Era
Card Type
Draft Picks Collegiate Base Card
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Visible edge/corner wear)
Rarity
Common base card from a collegiate draft product with high print runs.
Overall Assessment
A nostalgic collegiate card of a star Super Bowl-winning quarterback, but severely impacted by condition issues that limit its value strictly to a binder or low-end PC piece.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Visible edge/corner wear)
Centering Assessment
Front appears slightly heavy to the top-left, back not fully visible.
Surface Condition
Moderate surface gloss with some handling smudges and potential hairline scratches under direct light.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows visible softening and minor rounding. Other corners appear slightly impacted.
Edge Condition
Visible chipping and minor roughness along the right edge near the thumb area.
Print Quality
Standard Panini chromium-style card stock with decent color saturation but prone to edge chipping.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy exhibits more edge and corner wear than average due to raw handling without protection.
Authentication Tips
Look for crisp metallic framing and proper Panini branding on the reverse. Forgeries are virtually non-existent for low-end collegiate base cards of this era.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. Grading fees would significantly exceed the total market value of the card due to the condition flaws.
Red Flags
No signs of trimming or alteration, but noticeable physical wear from handling without a sleeve.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from a 2009 Panini Select Draft Picks retail or hobby pack.
Historical Context
Matthew Stafford was the number one overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions, later winning Super Bowl LVI with the Los Angeles Rams.
Market Trends
Stable to slightly appreciating due to Stafford's Super Bowl win with the Rams, though collegiate uniform cards generally hold lower demand than NFL uniform cards.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific raw collegiate base card; better suited for personal player collections.
Similar Cards
2009 Topps Chrome Matthew Stafford RC, 2009 Bowman Matthew Stafford RC
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a penny sleeve and top loader immediately to prevent further edge degradation.
Interesting Facts
Stafford wore jersey number 7 during his standout career at the University of Georgia before switching to number 9 in the NFL.