Mike Evans
Wide Receiver · Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Panini Score Football ##351
Year & Era
2021 - Modern Chrome / Panini Era
Card Type
Insert - League Leaders (13 TDs)
Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Rarity
Common. This is a standard insert found frequently in retail and hobby packs with high production volume.
Overall Assessment
A standard 2021 Score Mike Evans insert in mid-grade condition. While it features a legendary WR, its high production and visible surface wear limit it to sentimental or team-collector value.
Condition Grade
6.0 (EX-MT) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front: 60/40 Top-Heavy, 45/55 Left-to-Right. The top border is significantly thicker than the bottom edge.
Surface Condition
Fair/Good. The image shows significant scratches or scuffing across the image of the player, particularly on Evans' jersey and lower torso.
Corner Condition
Slightly soft. Top-right and bottom-left corners show visible whitening and loss of sharpness.
Edge Condition
Roughness visible on the right vertical edge; bottom edge appears to have minor chipping.
Print Quality
Average. The silver foil logo and text at the top appear clean, but the card stock is thin and prone to surface damage.
Estimated Value
$0.50 - $2.00 (Raw); Graded value is negligible as grading costs exceed card value.
Comparison to Known Examples
Lower-tier condition. Most 'pack-fresh' examples of this card maintain a 9+ surface; the visible scuffing here makes it a sub-par specimen.
Authentication Tips
Verify the 'Score' logo in the top right and the specific card stock texture; Panini Score uses a thinner, less glossy paper stock than Prizm or Optic.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended. The card is a common insert with visible condition issues; grading fees would greatly outweigh the market value.
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting; the wear pattern suggests a lack of protection (not stored in a sleeve).
Provenance Notes
Typically found in 2021 Score retail blasters, hangers, or hobby boxes.
Historical Context
Commemorates Evans' 2020 season where he recorded 13 touchdowns and won Super Bowl LV.
Market Trends
Mike Evans cards remain stable due to his HOF-track career, but base inserts from 'Score' do not see high appreciation compared to Chrome parallels.
Investment Potential
Low. As a non-numbered, non-auto, non-rookie insert from a lower-end brand, it serves better as a PC (personal collection) item than an investment.
Similar Cards
2021 Panini Score Tom Brady, 2021 Panini Prizm Mike Evans, 2014 Mike Evans Rookie Cards.
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a penny sleeve and top-loader immediately to prevent further surface scuffing.
Interesting Facts
Mike Evans is the only player in NFL history to start his career with 10 consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons.