The NFL playoffs are in full swing and among the players that are making headlines on the field, there is another category where they are proving their worth – rookie cards. As the final four quarterbacks battle it out for a spot in the Super Bowl, their rare rookie cards are experiencing a surge in value in online auctions, attracting high bids from collectors and enthusiasts.
One of the quarterbacks taking the league by storm, Patrick Mahomes II, is not only a two-time Super Bowl champion but also a high-end hobby hero. His rookie cards, in particular, are fetching significant amounts on eBay in January. One standout item is a 2017 autographed Panini National Treasures Black card, which sold for a whopping $19,300 on 62 bids. Additionally, a 2017 signed Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket card graded BGS 9.5 fetched an impressive $16,577 from 51 bids.
Brock Purdy, the second-year sensation from San Francisco, is also seeing a rise in his rookie card values. A 2022 Playoff Contenders signed Rookie Ticket “Cracked Ice” variation, graded PSA 10 and limited to only 22 copies, sold for a notable $10,268 on 27 bids. This follows a trend of Purdy’s rookie cards consistently selling for over $10,000, with a 2022 National Treasures signed patch card graded PSA 9 fetching $15,000 on 53 bids.
Lamar Jackson, the versatile quarterback from Baltimore, has seen significant action in the rookie card market as well. A Gem-Mint 2018 Panini Prizm Black Finite card fetched an impressive $51,100 on 76 bids, showcasing the demand for his cards. Another sought-after item was a 2018 National Treasures autographed patch card numbered #27/99 and graded BGS 9.5, which sold for $18,000 on 39 bids.
While Jared Goff may have had a mixed start with the Rams and has since moved on to the Detroit Lions, collectors are still showing interest in his rookie cards. A 2019 Panini Absolute Kaboom! card, in a gold variation numbered #6/10, went for $3,049 on 50 bids, indicating that there is still a market for his cards. Additionally, a 2016 Donruss Optic Gold Prizm rookie card, graded BGS 10 and marked #2/10, reached a final bidding price of $2,950 on 32 bids.
As the NFL playoffs heat up, the excitement and anticipation on the field are mirrored in the sports memorabilia market. Collectors and enthusiasts are eagerly bidding on the rookie cards of these top quarterbacks, recognizing their potential value and worth. Whether it’s Mahomes’ proven success, Purdy’s emerging talent, Jackson’s versatility, or Goff’s resurgent performance, these quarterbacks are not only making waves in the playoffs but also in the world of sports collectibles.
