Will Howard Donruss 'Rated Rookie' Autographed Card
Collectible sports trading card on light cardstock • Panini America (Manufacturer) / Donruss Brand under the 'Rated Rookie' line
Style & Movement
Modern Digital Commercial Design / Sports Memorabilia Graphics
Medium & Technique
Four-color offset lithography with blue ink felt-tip pen autograph (on-card)
Creation Period
Circa 2023-2024
Dimensions & Format
Standard 2.5 x 3.5 inches; vertical (portrait) format
Subject Description
Will Howard in a football uniform holding a football, featuring the 'Rated Rookie' logo, Donruss branding, and the Pittsburgh Steelers team logo. The composition includes an orange and blue graphic border.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good (Raw/Ungraded); appears to be stored in a protective top-loader and sleeve
Estimated Market Value
$20.00 - $100.00 USD (highly dependent on the athlete's current performance and career trajectory)
Auction Estimate
$25.00 - $75.00 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial release; likely acquired via retail pack purchase or secondary market trade
Art Historical Significance
A contemporary example of modern sports 'paraphernalia' culture; representative of the 21st-century secondary market for 'chase' cards and serialized collectible autographs.
Notable Features
Features a prominent blue ink autograph across the lower-center field and the iconic 'Rated Rookie' branding which has historical importance in the hobby since the 1980s.
Condition Issues
Potential surface scratches on the protective top-loader; possible minor corner wear or edge chipping typical of high-gloss cardstock.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep in a PVC-free penny sleeve and rigid top-loader; store in a cool, dry environment away from direct UV sunlight to prevent ink fading.