Jason Witten
Tight End · Dallas Cowboys
2010 Panini Gridiron Gear #25
Year & Era
2010 — Modern Era
Card Type
Numbered Parallel / Game-Worn Jersey Relic
Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7 due to prominent surface crease)
Rarity
Semi-scarce print run numbered 17/50, limiting the global population, though damaged condition reduces collector demand.
Overall Assessment
A visually appealing 2010 Panini Gridiron Gear serial-numbered relic card of a legendary tight end, marred unfortunately by a significant surface crease that severely impacts its market value and collectibility grade.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Excellent-Mint (EX-MT 6 to 7 due to prominent surface crease)
Centering Assessment
Front: 55/45 Left-Right, 50/50 Top-Bottom
Surface Condition
Poor to Fair due to a noticeable horizontal crease/scratch running across the top portion of the card above the player's head, significantly impacting overall eye appeal and grade potential.
Corner Condition
Slight rounding or minor dings visible on top corners, typical of older storage in top loaders, but generally acceptable for an un-graded binder or set filler copy.
Edge Condition
Moderate wear along the top edge, likely related to the pressure that caused the surface crease.
Print Quality
High-quality textured stock typical of the Panini Gridiron Gear brand from 2010, featuring distressed vintage-style graphics and player statistics.
Estimated Value
$15 to $35 USD raw, heavily discounted due to the surface crease; an undamaged copy of this /50 parallel would command significantly more.
Comparison to Known Examples
This copy suffers from a major condition flaw (crease) that places it well below the average surviving population of this specific /50 serial-numbered parallel.
Authentication Tips
Verify the serial numbering (17/50) is stamped cleanly in gold or foil, inspect the game-worn jersey swatch aperture to ensure it hasn't been tampered with or replaced, and check card stock thickness.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading (PSA/BGS/SGC) due to the prominent surface crease, which will cap the technical grade at a low number (e.g., PSA 3 or 4), outweighing the cost of grading.
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, trimming, or recoloring, but the surface crease is a severe structural defect.
Provenance Notes
Sourced from standard 2010 Panini Gridiron Gear hobby boxes, which guaranteed hit cards containing memorabilia or autographs per box.
Historical Context
Jason Witten is one of the most prolific tight ends in NFL history, holding numerous franchise records for the Dallas Cowboys and known for his durability and reliability.
Market Trends
Stable demand for Jason Witten, who remains a fan favorite and a future Hall of Fame tight end, though low-grade or damaged cards see limited upward pricing pressure.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific copy due to the condition flaw, best treated as a personal collection piece rather than an investment asset.
Similar Cards
2010 Panini Certified Jason Witten Jersey cards, 2010 Topps Chrome Jason Witten parallels, and other low-numbered Dallas Cowboys memorabilia inserts.
Display & Preservation
Store in a protective penny sleeve and a rigid top loader or magnetic one-touch holder, kept away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent further structural degradation.
Interesting Facts
Witten played 17 seasons in the NFL, missing only one game during his entire career with the Cowboys prior to a brief stint with the Las Vegas Raiders.