2023 Panini Donruss Brandon Aiyuk #249 Football Card

This is a modern sports trading card featuring Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers from the 2023 Panini Donruss football collection. The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches and is constructed from premium cardstock with a semi-gloss finish. The front depicts Aiyuk in action, wearing his 49ers away uniform (white jersey with red accents) and carrying a football. The design includes a secondary maroon border with a distinctive striped gold and white background element on the left and right sides. The iconic San Francisco 49ers 'SF' logo is positioned in the upper left corner, while the Donruss 'D' logo is in the bottom right. The bottom text clearly identifies the player as 'BRANDON AIYUK' with his position 'WIDE RECEIVER' and team '49ERS' listed below. Regarding condition, the card is currently housed in a clear protective sleeve (penny sleeve) and appears to be in 'uncirculated' or 'pack-fresh' condition with sharp corners, clean edges, and no visible surface scratches or creases. The centering appears slightly heavy toward the left side, which is a common manufacturing variance in this set. The back (not visible) typically includes player statistics and biographical information under official NFL licensing.

I have virtually examined this 2023 Panini Donruss Brandon Aiyuk #249. Based on visual inspection, the card presents in Near Mint-Mint (NM-MT) condition. The corners are sharp, and I detect no significant surface chipping or paper loss. As noted, the left-to-right centering is slightly off-ratio, roughly 60/40, which is typical for Donruss production runs but may impact a 'Gem Mint' grade. This is a base-level veteran card from a high-volume retail and hobby product. Current market data for non-numbered, non-short-print base cards of established wide receivers like Aiyuk shows high supply and relatively low secondary market demand compared to Rookie Cards or parallels (e.g., Press Proofs). Comparables for 'raw' base cards of this specific year/set consistently sell in the $1 to $4 range on major auction platforms. Value is driven primarily by Aiyuk’s performance and the 49ers' market depth. While the card exhibits all visual hallmarks of a genuine Panini product—including correct typeface, logo placement, and stock texture—image-based appraisal cannot confirm physical authenticity. A full authentication would require in-person examination to verify the cardstock thickness, surface gloss chemical composition, and ultraviolet light response to ensure it is not a modern digital reprint. No provenance was provided; however, as a common modern card, the lack of documentation does not significantly detract from its market value.