Kenneth Walker III
Running Back · Seattle Seahawks
2022 Donruss Elite Football #Not visible
Year & Era
2022 — Modern Era
Card Type
Base Rookie Card
Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Heavy Surface Wear)
Rarity
Common base card from a widely opened modern retail/hobby product
Overall Assessment
A nice visual rookie card of a talented running back, but heavily damaged by surface scratches and edge wear, limiting its value primarily to a casual fan or set builder
Condition Grade
Raw — appears Good to Very Good (Heavy Surface Wear)
Centering Assessment
Front appears relatively well-centered left to right, but heavy wear distorts precise borders
Surface Condition
Poor — multiple significant scratches, scuffs, and surface impressions visible across the foil finish
Corner Condition
Fair — visible softening and minor dings on the bottom-left and top-right corners
Edge Condition
Fair to Poor — visible chipping and edge wear along the left and top borders
Print Quality
Standard Donruss Elite metallic foil treatment, though compromised by heavy post-production wear
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 raw, as graded copies would be heavily penalized for surface damage
Comparison to Known Examples
Significantly below average compared to typical raw copies due to extensive surface scratching and handling wear
Authentication Tips
Verify standard card stock thickness and foil sheen consistent with Panini products from 2022
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for professional grading due to heavy surface scratching and edge wear reducing the potential grade below a profitable threshold
Red Flags
No signs of counterfeiting, but severe condition issues (scratches/wear) drastically lower collectibility
Provenance Notes
Pulled from standard 2022 Donruss Elite retail or hobby wax packs
Historical Context
Kenneth Walker III was drafted in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks and had an impressive rookie campaign
Market Trends
Stable to slightly declining market for running back base cards unless tied to elite statistical milestones
Investment Potential
Low investment potential for this specific damaged copy; better suited as a personal collection filler
Similar Cards
2022 Donruss Kenneth Walker III Rookie Card, 2022 Panini Prizm Kenneth Walker III Base RC
Display & Preservation
Should be placed in a penny sleeve and top-loader to prevent further deterioration
Interesting Facts
Donruss Elite is known for its distinct metallic border design and the stylized 'E' logo in the upper corner