Jonathan Taylor
Running Back · Indianapolis Colts
Panini Absolute Football #Multiple variations (Standard base varies by year, usually #42 for 2021)
Year & Era
2021-2022 — Modern Era (Panini Era)
Card Type
Base Veteran Card
Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Rarity
Common; high print run base card found in retail and hobby configurations.
Overall Assessment
A clean, standard base card of a top-tier NFL running back. While aesthetically pleasing for a team collector, it holds minimal financial value in the current hobby market.
Condition Grade
7-8 (Near Mint) estimated
Centering Assessment
Front centering appears slightly off-center towards the right and bottom based on the border swoosh alignment.
Surface Condition
Near Mint; the high-gloss finish of Absolute shows fingerprints and micro-scratches easily, though none are prominent in the photo.
Corner Condition
Bottom right corner shows visible white chipping or softening (ding); top corners appear relatively sharp.
Edge Condition
Slight silvering or rough cut visible along the right edge, common for thick-stock Absolute cards.
Print Quality
Standard; decent color saturation, typical Absolute design with foil accents and photographic clarity.
Estimated Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD (Raw)
Comparison to Known Examples
Standard copy; many Absolute base cards suffer from edge chipping due to the paper stock, and this copy follows that trend.
Authentication Tips
Look for the Panini logo on the reverse and the specific 'Absolute Football' foil stamping; counterfeits for low-value base cards are extremely rare.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended; the cost of grading significantly exceeds the market value of a base veteran card.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed; appears to be a genuine Panini product.
Provenance Notes
Likely sourced from a standard retail blaster box or hobby pack; part of the high-volume annual release.
Historical Context
Features Taylor during his peak period, specifically following his 2021 season where he led the NFL in rushing yards and touchdowns.
Market Trends
Stable to declining; veteran base cards for non-quarterbacks typically lose value over time unless they are short-print parallels.
Investment Potential
Low; base cards of active RBs rarely appreciate significantly. High-grade rookie cards or rare parallels provide better ROI.
Similar Cards
2020 Absolute Jonathan Taylor Rookie Card (#160), 2021 Prizm Jonathan Taylor, 2021 Donruss Jonathan Taylor.
Display & Preservation
Store in a standard penny sleeve and top loader; keep out of direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the blue/green inks.
Interesting Facts
Absolute is best known for the 'Kaboom!' insert, which is one of the most chased cards in the hobby; base cards like this are often 'filler' in packs.