Justin Herbert Rookie Card Appraisal

2020 Panini Rookies & Stars Rookie Rush #RR-3 Justin Herbert Football Card - CGC Mint 9

This item is a 2020 Panini Rookies & Stars 'Rookie Rush' insert football card featuring quarterback Justin Herbert, specifically card #RR-3. The card is professionally graded and encapsulated by Certified Guaranty Company (CGC), receiving a 'Mint 9' grade, which signifies excellent condition with only minor flaws upon close inspection. The card depicts Justin Herbert in his Los Angeles Chargers uniform, wearing number 10, actively throwing a football. The background design for the 'Rookie Rush' series features dynamic blue and red abstract lines converging towards the center, creating a sense of energy and speed, consistent with the 'rush' theme. The top portion of the card features a bold 'ROOKIE RUSH' title. On the bottom of the card, the text 'LOS ANGELES Justin Herbert' is visible, along with the 'RC' (Rookie Card) logo and the Chargers team logo. The card itself is protected within a rigid, clear plastic slab, which is a hallmark of professional grading services. The CGC label at the top indicates the year '2020', card set 'Panini Rookies & Stars', insert name 'Rookie Rush', card number '#RR-3', player name 'Justin Herbert', a unique certification number '1401003735088', and the 'MINT 9' grade. The encapsulation protects the card from handling wear and authenticates its grade. No visible damage or wear is discernible through the slab, aligning with its high grade. This card is from the modern era of sports collectibles, given its 2020 issue date.