Sam Darnold
Football • Rookies & Stars
Sport & Year
Football • 2023
Brand & Set
Panini - Rookies & Stars
Card Number
A-16
Card Type
Insert / Veteran
Rarity
Parallel (Short Print)
Parallel Variant & Language
Red Checkerboard • English
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT 8)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $3 - $8 | Graded (PSA 10): $25 - $40
Recent Sales
Recent comps for 2023 Rookies & Stars Airborne parallels range from $2.00 for base versions to $10.00 for rare checkerboard colored variants on eBay.
Condition Details
Centering appears slightly shifted towards the bottom. The corners show very minor white flecks on the sharp points. Surface shows light holographic fingerprinting and minor dust from handling.
Grading Recommendation
Not recommended for grading. The card is a lower-tier insert for a veteran quarterback who has changed teams multiple times. The cost of grading (approx. $19-$25) likely exceeds the potential market value increase.
Card Description
Features Sam Darnold in a Seattle Seahawks uniform (jersey #14) looking downfield. The bottom section features a futuristic jet cockpit interface reflecting the 'Airborne' insert theme. Design includes a red checkerboard holographic pattern.
Notable Features
Airborne insert set designation. Features Darnold during his tenure with the Seattle Seahawks. Distinctive checkerboard Prizm-style finish.
Authentication Notes
Authentic Panini product. Holographic refraction patterns and font weights are consistent with 2023 Rookies & Stars production runs. Correct card stock thickness for this set.
Scanned: 2026-04-12T19:57:23.204905