Ever since the value of a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle card became public knowledge, there’s been a steady influx of cash in the trading card market. So much so that you now have rookie cards that are just as valuable as an average person’s yearly salary. Look at Shedeur Sanders’ case for instance.
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A misprinted version of the ‘Absolute Green Kaboom’ rookie card for Shedeur, which sees the Cleveland Browns’ current QB1 with the wrong number on his jersey (No. 10 instead of No. 12), recently sold for more than $50,000. Considering that he has played only three games so far i his debut season, that’s a big fetch
Well, to be fair, had it not been for the questionable play-calling of Kevin Stefanski against Tennessee, Shedeur could have improved his record as a starter to 2-1. The 144th overall pick of the 2025 NFL Draft was also able to become the first Browns quarterback to win his debut as a starter since 1995, creating optimism in Cleveland. All of that is possibly baked into the price of his trading cards.
The hefty price even shocked Shedeur’s older brother. “Give me the $50,000… I’ll let you FaceTime this ni****,” Deion Sanders Jr. wrote on X.
While Deion Jr. may not be willing to put much stock into his kid brother’s memorabilia, it’s clear that others still are. Especially true after the 23-year-old managed to throw for 364 passing yards and 3 touchdowns in Week 14 versus the Titans.
If Shedeur is able to swipe the starting gig from Dillon Gabriel in the next several weeks, it could boost the value of this $50,000 card even higher. According to the fans in the comment section to Deion Jr.’s post, they’ll take the potential for real-world profit over a quick phone call.
How am I gonna flip a Facetime call for profit
— Cards and Crypto (@Memesandcards) December 8, 2025
Shedeur’s 2025 Donruss Downtown inserts are currently fetching thousands of dollars, depending on the condition and rarity. You can even find a listing for ‘2023 Bowman U Chrome Shedeur Sanders Superfractor 1/1 Psa 9 Dna 10′ that is priced at $25,000 right now.
There’s a lot of value to be found in some of Shedeur Sanders’ collectables. He appears to be one of the best ‘buy low’ candidates in the hobby, meaning there are plenty of collectors and investors who figure to strike big via his name in the coming years.
