For many years, football cards have been a popular collectible, and this trend is still going strong. Football cards have seen a resurgence in popularity in recent years, in part due to the growth of social media and internet marketplaces. As a result, buying and selling cards has never been simpler for collectors, and a bigger market has been created for new and innovative products.

One of the most popular football card products is Panini NFL Contenders. Contenders cards are known for their high-quality design and their wide variety of inserts, at an affordable price. The cards can also be autographed by some of the biggest names in the NFL, and has become one of the tent poles in the Panini football card line. In recent years, Contenders cards have become increasingly valuable, and they are now a popular investment for collectors.

Amongst the chase cards in the NFL Contenders lineup, year in and year out, one of the most popular cards of the year is the NFL Contenders cracked-ice rookie cards. Only minted to 22 per player, these have become one of the biggest chases for the entire year!

Look for the Hobby-exclusive Rookie Clear Ticket, SSP Rookie Clear Ticket Mosaic, and the brand new 2002 Rookie Ticket RPS! Look for brand new inserts in 2022 Contenders such as- Contenders Series, Touchdown Tandems, Contenders Pennants and Crown Jewels! Additionally, collector’s can expect these other short-print rookie cards to be produced:

• Rookie Ticket Stub RPS Max #'d /99

• Rookie Playoff Ticket RPS Max #'d /99

• Rookie Championship Ticket RPS Max #'d /49

• Rookie Cracked Ice Ticket RPS Max #'d /22

• Rookie Super Bowl Ticket RPS #'d 1/1

• Rookie Ticket RPS Showcase

Some of the top 2022 NFL draft picks whose cards are already gaining popularity include:

• Kenny Pickett (Pittsburgh Steelers)

• Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers)

• Aidan Hutchinson (Detroit Lions)

• Kayvon Thibodeaux (New York Giants)

• Kyle Hamilton (Baltimore Ravens)

• Ahmad Gardner (Cincinnati Bengals)

• Garrett Wilson (New York Jets)

• Drake London (Atlanta Falcons)

• Chris Olave (New Orleans Saints)

• Jahan Dotson (Philadelphia Eagles)

• Treylon Burks (Tennessee Titans)

• James Cook (Buffalo Bills)

• George Pickens (Pittsburgh Steelers)

• Alec Pierce (Indianapolis Colts)

• Christian Watson (Green Bay Packers)

• Trey McBride (Arizona Cardinals)

These players are all expected to have successful careers in the NFL, and their cards are likely to become even more valuable in the years to come. I’ve talked previously about the popularity of football card breaks, and you can expect we’ll have hobby box breaks of 2022 Panini Contenders when it releases on March 29,2023!

Here’s the NFL Contenders Hobby Box Configuration: 18 Packs Per 2022 Panini Contenders Football Hobby Box, 6 Cards Per 2022 Panini Contenders Football Hobby Packs

If you're a football fan and you're looking for a fun and exciting way to get into collectibles, consider investing in some football cards. With so many different products coming out, almost weekly, there’s a lot to choose from, but Contenders, year in and year out, is always a winner!