2021 Panini XR Blue Parallel Sam Darnold #13 (SGC 9 Mint)

This is a 2021 Panini XR football card featuring quarterback Sam Darnold of the Carolina Panthers, identified as card #13 in the set. The card is a limited-edition 'Blue' parallel, specifically serial-numbered 127/199, which is visible on the lower right front surface. The card features a vibrant refractive foil finish with a radial sunburst pattern emanating from the player, accented by the distinctive 'XR' branding in the upper left. Darnold is depicted in a full-action pose wearing his black and blue Panthers home uniform. The card has been professionally graded by SGC (Sportscard Guaranty Corporation) and is encased in a signature 'Tuxedo' style black-gasket slab. SGC has assigned a grade of 9 (Mint), indicating very sharp corners, clean edges, and near-perfect surface quality with only minor imperfections allowed under magnification. The slab's header label includes the year, manufacturer, set name, player name, parallel designation, and serial number, along with a unique certification number (2975340). The physical condition of the holder appears excellent, with no visible cracks or heavy scuffing, effectively preserving the card's high-gloss finish and metallic blue foil elements.