Josh Whyle Refractor Appraisal

2022 Bowman University Football Josh Whyle Pink Refractor Card

This is a 2022 Bowman University football trading card featuring tight end Josh Whyle during his collegiate career with the University of Cincinnati Bearcats. The card is a 'Pink Refractor' parallel, distinguished by its vibrant magenta-pink borders and a metallic, light-refracting chrome finish that creates a rainbow effect when tilted. The design features a full-action shot of Whyle carrying a football, wearing his white Cincinnati jersey with the number 81. Notable markings include the '1st Bowman' logo in the upper right corner, indicating this is the player's first official appearance in a Bowman-branded set, and the 'Bowman U' logo in the upper left. The card is housed in a clear protective plastic sleeve (penny sleeve). Centering appears relatively balanced from left to right, though a slight top-to-bottom shift is common for this era. There are no obvious surface scratches, white-chipping on the pink borders, or corner dings visible from the provided angle, suggesting it is in 'Near Mint' or better condition. The back typically includes collegiate statistics and scouting notes. This 2.5 by 3.5-inch card was manufactured by Topps under the Bowman University brand, which focuses on NCAA athletes following the adoption of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules.