Donruss Optic Football Card Appraisal

Courtland Sutton Donruss Optic Football Card

This item is a modern sports trading card, specifically a 'Football Card' featuring the player Courtland Sutton. The card is rectangular, printed on medium-weight card stock with a glossy finish. Physical characteristics include approximate dimensions appropriate for a standard trading card (typically 2.5 x 3.5 inches). The front of the card features a vibrant action shot of Courtland Sutton in his Denver Broncos uniform (white jersey with orange and blue accents), holding a football. He wears jersey number '14'. Notable features include the 'Z' logo of the 'Donruss Optic' product line (or similar 'Optic' series from Panini America) visible in the top left corner. The player's name, 'COURTLAND SUTTON', is prominently displayed in silver metallic lettering within a silver-foiled rectangular design at the bottom of the card. Below 'COURTLAND' and above 'SUTTON', there is another '14'. To the right of his nameplate, the Denver Broncos logo is clearly visible within a blue-bordered square. The background of the image is dark, depicting what appears to be stadium lights or spotlights, creating a dramatic effect. The texture of the background behind Sutton appears to be a subtle football leather pattern, adding to the theme. Visible condition issues include some surface wear, particularly in the top left corner near the 'Z' logo, where the lighter reflection might indicate some creasing or surface scratching. There are also some subtle abrasions or smudges visible on the surface, especially noticeable in the darker areas of the card. The edges appear relatively sharp, but some minor corner wear might be present upon closer inspection. The glossy finish shows some reflection, which might be masking additional minor surface imperfections. Manufacturing details are implied by the 'Z' logo, indicating it is likely from a Panini America product line. The metallic sheen of the nameplate suggests a foil or Prizm-like variant, which often signifies a higher quality or rarer insert within the set. Based on the player and uniform, the card belongs to a relatively modern era of football cards, likely from the late 2010s to early 2020s, coinciding with Courtland Sutton's active playing career. The overall craftsmanship suggests a mass-produced item, though the use of foil and the detailed image printing demonstrate a standard level of quality for contemporary sports cards.