Topps Alex Smith Appraisal

2005 Topps Football Alex Smith Rookie Card

This is a 2005 Topps trading card featuring quarterback Alex Smith during his rookie season with the San Francisco 49ers. The card standard size (2.5" x 3.5") is printed on glossy cardstock with a distinctive black border design featuring a filmstrip-inspired motif with colored squares in the corners (red at the top, beige/yellow at the bottom). The front depicts Smith in a red 49ers home jersey with the number 11, holding a football. Notable text includes the Topps logo and 'SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS' at the top, with 'ALEX SMITH' embossed or printed in silver/grey foil at the bottom. A signature is visible on the center-right of the card in black ink, though it is likely a facsimile (printed as part of the card design) rather than a hand-signed autograph. Regarding condition, the card shows significant white chipping along the sensitive black edges and corners, which is typical for this specific set. There is visible wear on the right edge and the bottom-left corner appears slightly soft. The surface shows minor light reflections, but overall vertical centering appears reasonably balanced for this era of production. This card represents a key rookie year item for the 2005 NFL Draft's first overall pick.