Cody Simon Panini Phoenix Fuego Rookie Autograph Card

This is a contemporary sports trading card featuring Cody Simon, a linebacker for the Ohio State Buckeyes and NFL prospect. The card is part of the 'Fuego' insert series from the Panini Phoenix football collection. It features a high-gloss, multi-layered design with vibrant fire-themed graphics in shades of red, orange, and purple. A defining characteristic is the 'RC' rookie card shield in the upper right corner and the Phoenix logo in the top left. The card includes an authentic sticker autograph in blue ink located at the bottom center. Physically, the item is standard trading card size (2.5 by 3.5 inches) and is currently housed in a clear protective top-loader and penny sleeve on a display stand. The condition appears to be near-mint to mint, though minor surface scratches or edge wear common to high-gloss cards could be present upon micro-inspection. The centering of the image appears well-balanced, and the blue ink signature is crisp and contained within the sticker boundary. The background features a textured, diamond-patterned refractive foil that reacts to light, a signature element of the Phoenix brand. This modern collectible represents a specific niche in contemporary sports card manufacturing, focusing on high-end aesthetic finishes and verified player signatures.