Even if it’s the offseason, football fans have something to look forward to in the coming weeks. The NFL Players Association and Panini America are going to release the NFL Rookie Premiere Class of 2021 trading card set.
Now in its 27th year, the Rookie Premiere is a marketing event showcasing trading cards of select young players who are about to enter the NFL. The guys from this year’s rookie class are selected by Panini on the basis of draft status, collegiate performance, and position. Other factors, such as marketability and demand, are also considered in this selection. The cards of these rookies will also be featured throughout the company’s range of 2021 NFL products.
The @NFLPA announces Rookie Premiere class of 2021
Players are selected as part of the Rookie Premiere class primarily based on position, college performance, draft status as well as projected overall demand and marketability.
— Sportico (@Sportico) June 7, 2021
Headlining this year’s NFL rookie class are the top picks from the draft, Trevor Lawrence and Justin Fields. The former is a standout quarterback drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars while the latter will play the same position for the Chicago Bears soon.
Along with these two up-and-coming stars, there are 58 other players included by Panini in this year’s NFL Rookie Premiere class. Some notable names include Zach Wilson, Trey Lance, Kyle Pitts, Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, Penei Sewell, and Jaycee Horn, among others.
In this class, Panini listed NFL rookie cards for nine quarterbacks, 23 wide receivers, 10 running backs, three tight ends, three offensive linemen, five defensive linemen, five defensive backs, and two linebackers. All of these cards amount to 60 players featured by the company for the 2021 class.
With the offseason winding down soon, the excitement for the kickoff game this coming September is gaining momentum. Before the new season starts, better keep an eye on these NFL cards from Panini before their value spikes up in the coming months.
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