Top 5 Active Stars Redefining Football Card Collection
- Jeff Brighton
- Oct 20
- 2 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
The NFL trading card market isn’t just heating up—it’s erupting like a game-winning Hail Mary. Forget vintage legends; today’s collectors are chasing active stars whose on-field heroics and off-field hype are turning cardboard into gold. Using Gemrate data on eBay’s latest sales data, we’re breaking down the players driving this year’s wildest spikes. Strap in: this is no fantasy league.
1. Justin Herbert: The Blue-Chip Cannon
Sales Surge: +$542K ($1.15M total, +89% growth)
On-Field Impact: Herbert’s rocket arm (4,500+ yards, 33 TDs in 2023) and Chargers’ rebuild hype have turned his cards into the market’s safest bet. Investors see him as the next Manning/Brady-tier legacy play.
2. Daniel Jones: The Shock Jock
Sales Surge: +$289K ($0.34M total, +509% growth)
On-Field Impact: Wait, what? Jones’ 509% spike defies logic… until you factor in Giants’ offseason moves and his “prove-it” 2024 narrative. Collectors are gambling on a Mahomes-style redemption arc.
3. Josh Allen: The Reliable Rocket
Sales Surge: +$438K ($1.62M total, +36% growth)
On-Field Impact: Allen’s dual-threat dominance (29 passing TDs, 15 rushing TDs) keeps his cards steady—no flash, just cold, hard ROI.
4. Cameron Skattebo: The College Wildcard
Sales Surge: +$100K ($0.15M total, +173% growth)
On-Field Impact: The Arizona State RB hasn’t played an NFL snap, but his combine buzz and viral college highlights have speculators drooling. A $10 rookie card today could be $500 by draft night.
5. Mac Jones: The Lazarus Play
Sales Surge: +$97K ($0.12M total, +420% growth)
On-Field Impact: Mac’s Patriots exit and Jaguars reboot have collectors betting on a Tannehill-style revival. A dirt-cheap, high-risk flier.
The Takeaway:
The 2024 NFL card market is a rollercoaster: established stars (Herbert, Allen) anchor portfolios, while high-risk gambles (Jones, Skattebo) offer lottery-ticket thrills. One thing’s clear: in today’s market, even a struggling QB’s card can moon overnight.
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