As the NFL playoffs heat up, so does the demand for rookie cards of the top quarterbacks competing in the postseason. Patrick Mahomes II, Brock Purdy, Lamar Jackson, and Jared Goff have not only been making headlines on the field but also in the world of sports memorabilia. These rising stars are now seeing a surge in online auctions for their rare rookie cards.
In the AFC Championship game, football fans can look forward to a thrilling matchup between Patrick Mahomes, the two-time Super Bowl champion, and Lamar Jackson, who is currently the front-runner for the 2023 NFL MVP award. On the other hand, the NFC championship will feature a battle between Brock Purdy and Jared Goff, both of whom are ranked among the top five in passing yards and sit at third and fourth place in passing touchdowns this season.
While these quarterbacks strive for a spot in the Super Bowl, collectors and enthusiasts are eagerly bidding on their rookie cards in January. One notable item that attracted attention was a 2017 autographed Panini National Treasures Black card of Patrick Mahomes, which sold for an impressive $19,300 on 62 bids. Another sought-after Mahomes card, a 2017 signed Panini Contenders Rookie Ticket with a BGS 9.5 grading, fetched $16,577 from 51 bids.
Brock Purdy’s rookie cards have also been in high demand. A 2022 Playoff Contenders signed Rookie Ticket “Cracked Ice” variation, graded PSA 10 and limited to just 22 cards, sold for $10,268 on 27 bids. This trend of Purdy’s cards selling for over $10,000 continued with a 2022 National Treasures signed patch card graded PSA 9, which garnered $15,000 on 53 bids.
Lamar Jackson’s rookie cards have seen significant action as well. A Gem-Mint 2018 Panini Prizm Black Finite card fetched an astonishing $51,100 on 76 bids, showcasing the appeal of his collectible items. Another highly 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.
Despite some ups and downs in his career, Jared Goff has also seen growing interest in his rookie cards. A 2019 Panini Absolute Kaboom! card, in its gold variation marked #6/10, went for an impressive $3,049 on 50 bids. Additionally, a 2016 Donruss Optic Gold Prizm rookie card marked #2/10 and graded BGS 10, sold for $2,950 on 32 bids, highlighting the appeal of Goff’s early cards.
The excitement of the NFL playoffs is not just confined to the field but extends to the sports collectibles market as well. As these top quarterbacks battle it out for a chance at the Super Bowl, their rookie cards are becoming highly valued and sought-after items among collectors and fans alike. It will be interesting to see how the value of these cards continues to evolve as the playoffs progress and the Super Bowl approaches.
