Daniel Jones
Quarterback · New York Giants
2023 Donruss Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2023 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (Toploader shows significant scuffing)
Rarity
Common base card with a high print run characteristic of retail and hobby modern products.
Overall Assessment
A clean, affordable base card of a notable starting quarterback. While lacking high monetary value or grading merit, it is a fun piece for a New York Giants fan or player PC builder.
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Near Mint (Toploader shows significant scuffing)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered within the decorative borders, though top-bottom borders are slightly heavy on top.
Surface Condition
Card surface appears clean, but the plastic toploader covering it is heavily scratched and scuffed, which must not be confused with card surface damage.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners appear intact under the toploader, typical of pack-fresh modern card stock.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with no noticeable chipping or dents visible through the protective holder.
Print Quality
Standard Donruss modern finish with vibrant team colors and crisp typography on the nameplate.
Estimated Value
1.00 USD to 3.00 USD (Raw base card value)
Comparison to Known Examples
Consistent with standard retail pull quality for 2023 Donruss base cards of veteran starting quarterbacks.
Authentication Tips
Modern base cards are rarely counterfeited due to low raw market value; verify the glossy finish and authentic Donruss logo stamp in the top right corner.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The cost of professional grading (approx. $15-$25) far exceeds the raw market value of a modern base veteran card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed on the card itself. The heavy scratching is entirely isolated to the exterior toploader.
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2023 Donruss football retail or hobby packs; mass-produced distribution.
Historical Context
Issued during Daniel Jones' tenure as the starting quarterback for the New York Giants following his multi-year contract extension.
Market Trends
Market value is stable to declining following fluctuating on-field performance and subsequent departure from the starting lineup.
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for the base card variant due to high print runs and player performance volatility. Hold as a personal collection piece.
Similar Cards
2023 Donruss Canvas parallels, 2023 Panini Prizm Daniel Jones, 2023 Score Daniel Jones
Display & Preservation
Keep in the current penny sleeve and toploader combination, stored in a dry environment away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Interesting Facts
Daniel Jones was drafted sixth overall in the 2019 NFL Draft out of Duke University, stepping into the immense pressure of succeeding two-time Super Bowl MVP Eli Manning.