Jahan Dotson
Wide Receiver · Penn State Nittany Lions
Wild Card Matte - Weekend Warrior (Grey/Red Parallel) #Not visible (Estimated WW-JD)
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era (NIL/Draft Era)
Card Type
Pre-Draft Prospect Insert
Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (7-8) estimated
Rarity
Common; non-licensed brand with high production volume and numerous parallel colors.
Overall Assessment
A nice collector's item for a Penn State or Jahan Dotson fan, but lacks the scarcity or licensing required for high-end investment.
Condition Grade
Raw - appears Near Mint (7-8) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: Approx 60/40 Top-to-Bottom based on border margins; Left-Right appears relatively balanced.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; minor surface scratches are visible on the plastic binder sleeve which may obscure the actual card surface; no major print lines visible.
Corner Condition
Upper corners show slight softening; typical for non-premium card stock stored in binder pages.
Edge Condition
Good overall; slight white chipping visible on the top edge against the red border.
Print Quality
Standard; decent foil application on the nameplate but lower resolution image quality compared to licensed products.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $5.00 USD
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; many of these were distributed in 'Mega Boxes' or retail products and maintain consistent quality.
Authentication Tips
Check for the 'Wild Card' foil logo; these cards are rarely counterfeited due to low market value, but verify the matte finish texture.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of the card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags; card appears authentic but is stored in a 3-ring binder which can cause 'binder dings' over time.
Provenance Notes
Distributed via Wild Card Matte retail and hobby boxes during the 2022 NFL Draft cycle.
Historical Context
Jahan Dotson was a first-round pick for the Washington Commanders; this card represents his transition from Penn State to the NFL.
Market Trends
Declining/Stable; value for un-licensed collegiate cards typically drops once the player has professional NFL-licensed cards (Panini) available.
Investment Potential
Low; un-licensed (no team logos) cards generally do not appreciate in value as much as Panini/Topps licensed rookie cards.
Similar Cards
2022 Panini Prizm Draft Picks, 2022 Bowman University Jahan Dotson.
Display & Preservation
Move from the binder page to a penny sleeve and top loader to prevent corner wear and surface pressing from the binder rings.
Interesting Facts
Wild Card was a major brand in the 1990s known for 'Stripe' parallels that returned to the market recently focusing on NIL and draft prospects.