Shedeur Sanders made his first NFL start this weekend and led the Cleveland Browns to a 24-10 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders.
Does that mean it’s time to buy the rookie quarterback’s football cards?
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementUntil now, Sanders’ rookie cards have been easier to buy than some of his first-year counterparts. Players like the New York Giants’ Cam Skattebo and Jaxson Dart have received most of the attention.
But don’t take your eyes off Sanders. Over the past week, his cards have gained value, especially now that he has been named the Browns’ starter.
If you want to add Sanders cards to your collection, you might be asking where to start. There are nearly a dozen football card brands on the market — and more coming out nearly every week.
If you want tried-and-true cards to hold on to, check out these three types of Sanders cards to pick up.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement2025 Donruss Downtown inserts
Downtown inserts have become some of the most popular cards in the football card space. They’re tough pulls and end up commanding a lot of money for big players.
Sales of Sanders’ Downtowns have already started to creep up, so it may be better to buy now rather than later.
Some of the better-conditioned Downtowns sell for over $1,000, and the Gold Downtown, which are numbered to just 50, have sold for more than $5,000.
2025 Panini Prizm Football parallels
2025 Panini Prizm Football hasn’t come out yet, as it isn’t slated for release until January.
However, keep Prizm on your radar. Some of the most popular football rookie cards come from Prizm every year.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementCollectors love that chromium finish, and the brand’s consistency for over a decade has made it a staple product.
While this may be the last Prizm NFL release since Fanatics is reportedly taking over the license in 2026, it’s one more reason to collect these cards — especially the Silver and low-numbered parallels.
2023 Bowman Chrome Autographs
Sanders has a few autographs on the market, but they don’t seem as plentiful as some other rookies.
His first signatures started appearing in 2023 Bowman Chrome University when he was at Colorado.
While these cards feature Sanders in his college uniform, they’re still popular and have a strong base of collectors who want to celebrate his college career.
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