SAM LAPORTA
Football • Panini Phoenix
Sport & Year
Football • 2023
Brand & Set
Panini - Panini Phoenix
Card Number
Unspecified/Check Card Back
Card Type
Rookie Card (RC)
Rarity
Parallel
Parallel Variant & Language
Fire Burst • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM 7) to Mint (PSA 9)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $5.00 - $15.00; Graded (PSA 10): $40.00 - $65.00
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sales for Sam LaPorta Phoenix Fire Burst parallels have ranged from $8 to $12 for raw copies during the regular season. High demand reflects his Pro Bowl status.
Condition Details
The card exhibits decent centering but shows some rough factory edges typical of the Phoenix brand. There are minor white touches visible on the top right corner and bottom right edge. Surface appears clean of major scratches but light dimples are common for this tech-heavy stock.
Grading Recommendation
Only worth grading if it appears to be a flaw-free PSA 10 candidate. For an NM-MT copy, the cost of grading often exceeds the raw market value. Estimated grade: PSA 9.
Card Description
Sam LaPorta is depicted in his Detroit Lions home blue jersey, running with the ball. The card features the distinct Phoenix 'Fire Burst' cracked-ice style holofoil background with a geometric diamond pattern. The Detroit Lions logo is in the top right, and the Phoenix logo is in the top left.
Notable Features
Rookie Card (RC) designation for a standout Tight End. Features the 'Fire Burst' retail-exclusive parallel pattern which produces a rainbow-shimmer effect under light.
Authentication Notes
Consistent with authentic Panini Phoenix card stock and holofoil application. The foil patterns and font for 'SAM LAPORTA' match official production standards.
Scanned: 2026-04-12T19:36:54.007645