2016 Rookie Cards
159 rookie cards across Hockey, Basketball, Football, Baseball. Sorted by estimated gem mint value.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Auston Matthews #201
The highest-scoring American-born player in NHL history's rookie card. Matthews has broken the 60-goal barrier and won multiple Hart Trophies, cementing his legacy card market.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Auston Matthews #201
Scored four goals in his NHL debut. Won the Rocket Richard with 69 goals. Toronto's massive market ensures perennial demand.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Matthew Tkachuk #225
The most complete power forward of his generation's Young Guns rookie. Tkachuk led Florida to consecutive Stanley Cup Finals appearances and won the Cup in 2024 — a defining moment for his legacy and card value.
2016-17 Upper Deck Auston Matthews #201
Toronto's franchise center scored 4 goals in his NHL debut. Matthews won the Rocket Richard Trophy with 60+ goals.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Patrik Laine RC #231
The Finnish sniper chosen second overall in 2016 behind Matthews. Laine's historic 44-goal rookie season gave the hobby a rare prospect with Ovechkin-level shooting ability. His Young Guns RC from the Matthews/Laine draft is among the most actively traded from that year.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Mitch Marner #468
Magic Mitch's Young Guns RC. Marner's playmaking and vision make him one of the NHL's most creative wingers. His chemistry with Matthews in Toronto has produced elite offensive numbers, though playoff success remains the missing piece.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Jaylen Brown #44
The 2024 Finals MVP. Brown's two-way excellence and physical dominance earned him the highest max contract extension in NBA history.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Pascal Siakam #218
Spicy P's Prizm rookie from his first NBA season. Siakam's development — from raw big man to Most Improved Player and NBA champion — is one of the great player development stories in recent league history.
2016 Panini Prizm Tyreek Hill #286
The Cheetah — the fastest player in NFL history. Hill's speed breaks defenses in ways no other player can replicate.
2016-17 Upper Deck Matthew Tkachuk #211
Florida's agitating star. Tkachuk does everything — scores, hits, fights, and wins. His 2023 playoff run was the best in Panthers history.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Sebastian Aho #214
Aho Young Guns RC. The Finnish center has been Carolina franchise player for nearly a decade, consistently putting up 35+ goals and playing elite two-way hockey. His combination of scoring and defensive responsibility makes him one of the most complete players in the NHL.
2016 Panini Prizm Jared Goff #202 RC
#1 overall pick who became a Super Bowl QB with the Rams before reinventing himself as the leader of the Lions renaissance. Goff led Detroit to their first NFC Championship game in decades and signed a $212M extension. His cards were undervalued for years.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Jaylen Brown #6
JB's Prizm rookie from his first year with the Celtics. Brown's development into an All-Star and eventual NBA champion alongside Jayson Tatum gave Boston its first ring since 2008 and made his early cards look prescient.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Jaylen Brown RC #15
Boston's All-Star swingman and championship co-winner. Brown's athletic explosion and improving skill level have made him one of the league's elite two-way players. His Finals MVP with Tatum cemented the Boston core's championship pedigree.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Brandon Ingram RC #5
New Orleans' leading scorer and Most Improved Player winner. Ingram's evolution from raw athlete to elite perimeter scorer with a deep bag of moves has made him one of the premier offensive threats in the Western Conference.
2016 Panini Prizm Dak Prescott #341
Prescott's Prizm rookie from a class that also includes Jalen Ramsey and Joey Bosa. Value closely tied to his performance in big markets with the Dallas Cowboys.
2016 Panini Prizm Dak Prescott #325
America's Team QB who came in as a fourth-round pick and immediately took the starting job. Prescott's leadership and consistent production have made him the Cowboys' most successful quarterback since Troy Aikman.
2016 Topps Chrome Corey Seager #6
The 2016 NL ROY and two-time World Series champion shortstop's Chrome RC. Seager won NLCS MVPs in consecutive Fall Classic appearances and his consistent offensive production makes him one of baseball's most reliable shortstops.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Patrik Laine #468
The Finnish sniper's Young Guns RC. Laine scored 36 goals as a rookie and has one of the most lethal wrist shots in hockey. His career has been inconsistent but when his shot is on, he's one of the most dangerous players in the NHL.
2016 Panini Prizm Tyreek Hill #296 RC
Hill Prizm RC. Taken in the fifth round, he immediately showed otherworldly speed — returning punts and kicks for TDs, stretching defenses vertically. A game-changing talent from day one.
2016 Topps Chrome Corey Seager #690
The 2016 NL Rookie of the Year and Rangers franchise cornerstone. Seager's back-to-back World Series appearances and career performance have established him as one of the premier shortstops of his generation.
2016 Topps Chrome Trea Turner #103
The fastest player in baseball's Chrome rookie. Turner's elite speed creates genuine excitement on every hit — his 2021 World Series home run and his stolen base totals make him one of the most watchable players in the game.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Ben Simmons RC #1
The #1 overall pick's Prizm RC from his delayed debut season. Simmons's inability to shoot from range created a unique market paradox — elite playmaker, terrible three-point shooter — that made his cards perpetually volatile based on narrative.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Jake Guentzel RC #210
Guentzel's Stanley Cup championship pedigree — 13 goals in his first playoff as a rookie — gave his YG RC immediate collector interest. His partnership with Crosby in Pittsburgh made him one of the premier secondary scorers in the league.
2016 Topps Chrome Trea Turner #128
One of the fastest players in baseball with elite contact skills. Turner's Chrome RC has steady demand backed by his $300M Phillies contract.
2016-17 Upper Deck Mitch Marner #468
Toronto's creative winger. Marner's vision and playmaking consistently produce 90+ point seasons. A key cog in the Leafs' offense.
2016-17 Upper Deck Mitch Marner #223
Toronto's playmaking wizard. Marner's vision and passing ability make him one of the best setup men in the NHL.
2016-17 Donruss Optic Brandon Ingram #152
Ingram's Optic RC from his Lakers debut year. The #2 overall pick showed flashes of his 7-foot wingspan and scoring versatility before blossoming into an All-Star with New Orleans.
2016 Panini Prizm Jalen Ramsey #210
Ramsey Prizm RC. Drafted 5th overall by Jacksonville, Ramsey quickly became the most feared cornerback in football. His combination of size (6-1), speed, and elite ball skills make him a generational talent at the position.
2016 Panini Select Jared Goff RC
Select concourse RC. Goff was written off after the Rams traded him for Stafford, but he rebuilt his career in Detroit. His 2023 NFC Championship run made his cards appreciate 300%+ in one postseason.
2016 Donruss Optic Ezekiel Elliott #45
Zeke's standout rookie from the 2016 Donruss Optic release. The Cowboys' franchise back won multiple rushing titles and his cards drove strong demand during Dallas's playoff runs.
2016 Panini Prizm Ezekiel Elliott #302
Zeke's Prizm rookie from his record-breaking debut season with the Cowboys. Elliott led the NFL in rushing twice in his first three seasons and remains one of the most powerful runners of his generation.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Ben Simmons #1
The 2016 #1 overall pick whose career took a polarizing turn. Simmons was the 2018 Rookie of the Year and made multiple All-Star teams before his playing departure from Philadelphia. His early Prizm cards remain collectible for the uniqueness of his story.
2016 Panini Prizm Dak Prescott RC #225
America's Team quarterback's Prizm RC. Prescott stepped in for the injured Tony Romo and never looked back, becoming a franchise QB with a $160M contract. The Cowboys' massive fanbase ensures consistent demand.
2016 Topps Chrome Corey Seager #150
A big-game performer with two World Series MVPs. Seager's Chrome RC has strong long-term value backed by his $325M contract.
2016 Panini Prizm Derrick Henry #273
King Henry. At 6'3" 247 lbs running a 4.54 forty, Henry is the most physically dominant running back since Jim Brown.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Pascal Siakam #171 RC
Spicy P Prizm RC. Siakam went from the 27th pick to MIP to NBA champion to All-Star starter — the greatest development arc of the 2016 class. His spin move in the post is nearly unguardable.
Jaylen Brown 2016 Panini Prizm #44 Rookie Card
2024 NBA Finals MVP. Led the Celtics to their 18th championship. #3 overall pick from Cal Berkeley who became the best two-way wing in the East. $304M supermax — the richest deal in NBA history at signing. Banner 18.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns William Nylander #249 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Nylander is the son of Michael Nylander and has become a 40-goal scorer for the Leafs. His elite skating, hands, and shot make him one of the most dynamic wingers in the NHL.
2016 Panini Prizm Carson Wentz #349
The 2016 #2 overall pick who led the Eagles to Super Bowl contention before injury cost him his starter job. An interesting speculative hold for collectors who believe in late-career rebounds.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Jaylen Brown #44
Boston's two-way force. Brown's athletic finishing and improved shot-making earned him a $300M max extension.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Domantas Sabonis #188 RC
Sabonis Prizm RC. Son of the legendary Arvydas, Domantas carved out his own legacy — 2x All-Star, a triple-double machine who averages 19/12/7 in Sacramento. The big man renaissance personified.
2016 Topps Chrome Tyler Glasnow #153 RC
Glasnow Chrome RC. The 6'8" flamethrower struggled early but became one of the most dominant starters in baseball with Tampa Bay. His 2024 Dodgers season (9-6, 3.32 ERA) showed he can perform on the biggest stage with a World Series ring.
2016 Panini Select Jalen Ramsey #164
Ramsey Select RC. His trash talk is legendary — he once rated every QB in the league and most of them got a failing grade. Three-time First-Team All-Pro who has shut down the best receivers in football for nearly a decade.
Ben Simmons 2016 Prizm #1 Rookie Card
#1 pick, 2018 ROY. Triple-double machine — LeBron comparisons at 6-11. 3x All-Star. Most polarizing player of his generation.
Mikko Rantanen 2016 Upper Deck Young Guns #221 Rookie Card
55 goals in 2022-23 — only 6 players hit 55+ that year. Finnish powerhouse. 6'4" winger with elite shot. Avalanche 2022 Cup champion. One of the best pure goal scorers in hockey.
Brayden Point 2016 Upper Deck Young Guns #205 Rookie Card
2x Stanley Cup champion. The Lightning dynasty clutch performer — scored 14 goals in 23 playoff games during 2020 Cup run. 3rd-round pick who became a franchise center. YG RC is a must-own.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Juuse Saros #463 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC of the Predators' franchise goalie. Saros took over from Pekka Rinne and has been even better — consistent .920+ save percentage despite Nashville's declining roster. At 5'11", he is the smallest elite goalie in the NHL. Heart and reflexes over size.
2016 Topps Chrome Willson Contreras RC #66
3x All-Star catcher and 2016 World Series champion with the Cubs. Venezuelan-born slugger known for his fiery personality and bat flips. One of the best offensive catchers of his generation.
2016 Panini Prizm Michael Thomas #262
Prizm RC of the NFL's record-setting receiver. Thomas caught 149 passes in 2019 — an NFL single-season record — and won Offensive Player of the Year. His precise route running earned him the nickname "Can't Guard Mike" and a 5-year, $100M extension.
2016 Topps Chrome Trevor Story RC #45
Chrome RC of the SS who hit 7 HR in his first 6 games — an MLB record. Story became the face of the Rockies with monster Coors Field numbers: 24 HR and 20 SB in 2021 before signing a 6-year $140M deal with the Red Sox. Irving, TX native and 2011 supplemental 1st rounder.
2016-17 Upper Deck Patrik Laine #226
The Finnish sniper scored 44 goals as a rookie. Laine's wrist shot is among the most dangerous in the NHL.
2016 Panini Donruss Derrick Henry #365 RC
King Henry Donruss RC. The Heisman winner from Alabama was considered a throwback runner — too big to be fast, too fast to be that big. He silenced critics with a 2,000-yard season in 2020 that felt like watching a freight train with 4.5 speed.
Jaylen Brown 2016 Donruss Optic #153 Rookie Card
Optic RC of the Finals MVP. Brown was booed on draft night. He lifted the Larry O'Brien trophy. The ultimate vindication. 23 PPG, elite defense, and he reads Noam Chomsky. The most well-rounded Celtic since Paul Pierce.
2016 Panini Prizm Chris Jones #234 Rookie Card
Prizm RC of the Chiefs' dominant interior defensive lineman. Jones is a 3x Super Bowl champion who held out for the richest DT contract in history ($158.75M). 15.5 sacks from the interior in 2023 — Aaron Donald-level dominance.
2016 Topps Chrome Blake Snell #86 Rookie Card
Chrome RC of the most volatile ace in baseball. Snell won the 2018 AL Cy Young with the Rays, then the 2023 NL Cy Young with the Padres. Signed a massive $182M deal with the Dodgers and won the 2024 World Series. Feast or famine — but when he feasts, nobody is better.
2016-17 Upper Deck Kyle Connor #212 Young Guns Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Kyle Connor is one of the most dangerous goal scorers in the NHL. The Michigan product has hit 40+ goals multiple times and his wrist shot is among the best in the league. Consistently underrated.
2016 Panini Prizm #175 Jamal Murray Rookie Card
Blue Arrow. 2023 NBA Champion. Dropped 40+ three times in the 2020 bubble playoffs. Murray + Jokic = the greatest duo in Nuggets history.
2016 Topps Chrome Tyler Glasnow #100
The Dodgers' towering ace. Glasnow's 6'8" frame generates elite velocity and one of the nastiest breaking balls in the game.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Domantas Sabonis #85
Sacramento's triple-double machine. Sabonis does everything and his passing from the center position is elite.
2016-17 Donruss Optic Ben Simmons #151
Simmons's Donruss Optic rookie. Once one of the most hyped prospects in basketball. A reminder that injury risk is the biggest variable in card investing.
2016 Donruss Optic Jalen Ramsey #185
Ramsey Optic RC. From Jacksonville to LA to Miami, Ramsey has been the most talked-about defensive back of his generation. His confidence is backed by production — when teams throw at him, they usually regret it.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Fred VanVleet #280 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Fred VanVleet is the greatest undrafted player of his generation. The Wichita State product went from G League to starting PG on a championship team, hitting clutch 3s in the 2019 Finals. His $130M deal with Houston proved his worth.
2016 Panini Prizm Joey Bosa #210 RC
Prizm RC. The #3 overall pick won Defensive Rookie of the Year and became one of the NFL's premier edge rushers. The elder Bosa brother — relentless, technically sound, and born into football royalty (dad John played 10 NFL seasons).
2016 Topps Update Willson Contreras RC #US266
Hit a HR in his first MLB at-bat on June 17, 2016. That October, he caught every pitch of the Cubs' curse-breaking World Series victory over Cleveland. Iconic celebration images.
2016 Panini Mosaic Michael Thomas #206
Mosaic RC of Can't Guard Mike. Thomas's possession-receiver style — big body, precise routes, sure hands — was the perfect complement to Drew Brees's quick passing game. Injuries derailed his later career but his 2019 peak is hall-of-fame caliber.
2016 Donruss Rated Rookies Carson Wentz #356
Wentz Rated Rookie. The #2 overall pick from NDSU was on an MVP trajectory before his ACL tear in 2017. His 33 touchdowns and 7 interceptions that year remain one of the best seasons by an Eagles quarterback ever.
Dejounte Murray 2016 Prizm #235 Rookie Card
All-Star 2022 with San Antonio — youngest Spurs All-Star since Tim Duncan. Only player in NBA history with 20/8/8/2 steals/2 blocks season.
2016 Donruss Optic Chris Jones #185 Rookie Card
Optic RC. Jones was a 2nd-round pick from Mississippi State. His strip-sack in Super Bowl LVIII sealed the Chiefs' dynasty. He can rush the passer and stuff the run — the complete DT. The most important non-Mahomes Chief.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Josh Morrissey #228 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC of the Jets captain. Morrissey went from a solid top-4 D to a Norris Trophy finalist — 76 points in 2022-23, the best by a Winnipeg defenseman ever. His skating and vision from the blue line are elite. Named captain in 2023.
2016 Topps Chrome Ketel Marte #167 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Ketel Marte went from undervalued utility player to NLCS MVP, carrying the Diamondbacks to the 2023 World Series. The Dominican switch-hitter's transformation into a 30-HR, .290-hitting star is one of the best development stories in baseball.
2016-17 Upper Deck Linus Ullmark #464 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. Linus Ullmark won the 2023 Vezina Trophy as the NHL's best goalie with a league-leading .938 save percentage. Swedish-born goalie whose bromance with Jeremy Swayman — their pregame hug ritual — became one of the best stories in hockey.
2016 Panini Donruss Michael Thomas #372
Donruss RC of the Saints' record-breaker. Thomas was a second-round pick from Ohio State who immediately became Drew Brees's favorite target. His 2019 season (149 catches, 1,725 yards, OPOY) is one of the greatest WR seasons ever.
2016 Panini Prizm Matthew Judon RC #270
Prizm RC. Judon is a 4-time Pro Bowl edge rusher who took the Division II route from Grand Valley State to NFL stardom. His 5th-round selection by the Ravens in 2016 was one of the greatest draft steals of the decade. After dominating in Baltimore, he signed with the Patriots and led the NFL in sacks through the first half of the 2023 season before a biceps injury. His infectious personality and red sleeves are iconic.
2016 Score Ezekiel Elliott #331 RC
Zeke Score RC. The #4 pick led the NFL in rushing as a rookie with 1,631 yards. Three-time rushing champion with Dallas before bouncing around the league late in his career.
2016 Topps Update Blake Snell #US68 Rookie Card
Topps Update RC. The most frustrating pitcher in baseball — when he is on, he is unhittable (2.25 ERA in 2023 Cy Young season). But he walks too many and gets pulled early. The Rays famously pulled him in Game 6 of the 2020 World Series while he was dominating. Two Cy Youngs across two leagues is elite.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Artturi Lehkonen #225 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Lehkonen scored the OT goal to send the Avalanche to the 2022 Stanley Cup Final AND scored the Cup-clinching goal. The ultimate clutch playoff performer.
2016-17 Upper Deck Gustav Forsling #227 Young Guns Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Gustav Forsling went from waiver-wire pickup to Stanley Cup champion and Norris Trophy contender. The Swedish defenseman's transformation with the Panthers is one of the best second-chance stories in hockey.
2016 Panini Select Joey Bosa #178 RC
Select RC. Bosa arrived from Ohio State as the most polished pass rusher in his draft class. 3x Pro Bowler, consistently among the league leaders in pressures. The original Bosa brother.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Ivan Provorov #232 RC
Young Guns RC. The 7th overall pick in 2015 became an instant top-pair defenseman for Philadelphia. Provorov's skating and two-way game have made him one of the most durable blueliners of his generation — he played 331 consecutive games at one point.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Zach Werenski RC #466
Young Guns RC. Werenski emerged as one of the NHL's premier offensive defensemen, combining elite skating with a booming shot from the point. The Michigan product has been the backbone of the Blue Jackets' blue line since his debut, consistently putting up top-pair numbers and quarterbacking the power play.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Jakob Chychrun #466
Young Guns RC of the offensive defenseman taken #16 overall by Arizona. Chychrun scored 18 goals as a defenseman in 2020-21 — a rare feat that put him on the NHL trade radar. The son of former NHLer Jeff Chychrun, Jakob carried the family name to new heights as one of the best puck-moving D-men in the league.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Ivica Zubac #260 RC
Prizm RC of the Croatian center from Mostar, Bosnia. Zubac was drafted by the Lakers in the 2nd round, traded to the Clippers for almost nothing, and became their starting center for years. The Lakers-to-Clippers pipeline and his growth from throw-in trade piece to $100M+ player is one of the great under-the-radar development stories. His old-school post game is a dying art.
2016-17 Upper Deck Timo Meier YG #234
Young Guns RC. Meier is a Swiss power forward from Herisau who scored 40 goals with San Jose before being traded to New Jersey. At 6-1 and 220 pounds, he plays a physical game rare for European forwards. Switzerland producing top-10 NHL picks (Meier, Hischier, Josi) shows the country's growing hockey pedigree.
2016 Topps Chrome Luis Severino RC #150
Chrome RC. Ace of the 2017 Yankees going 19-8 with 2.98 ERA. Dominican Republic native who debuted at 21 with 100 mph. Shoulder surgery derailed prime years — massive buy-the-dip.
2016-17 O-Pee-Chee Kyle Connor #680 Rookie Card
OPC RC. Connor's chemistry with Mark Scheifele gives the Jets one of the NHL's most potent top lines. His goal-scoring rate over the last three seasons rivals anyone in the league.
2016-17 Panini Select Fred VanVleet #195 Rookie Card
Select RC. FVV's Finals performance — 22 points in Games 4-6 — was the turning point for Toronto's first championship. Bet on himself every step of the way.
2016 Topps Update Edwin Diaz RC #US146
Topps Update RC. Diaz burst onto the scene with the Mariners, touching 100+ mph with his fastball and devastating hitters with his slider. His Citi Field entrance with Timmy Trumpet's "Narco" became the most iconic closer entrance since Mariano Rivera's "Enter Sandman."
2016 Topps Chrome Noah Syndergaard RC #32
Chrome RC. "Thor" burst onto the scene with a devastating 100mph fastball and hammer curveball that made him one of baseball's most electric pitchers. His dominant 2015 postseason with the Mets, including a legendary World Series Game 3 start, made him a household name.
2016 Panini Prizm DeForest Buckner #207
Prizm RC of the elite interior defensive lineman taken #7 overall by San Francisco. Buckner is a rare 6-7, 295-pound disruptor who combines length, power, and motor. After being traded to the Colts for the #13 pick, he made 4 Pro Bowls and became one of the best interior pass rushers in the NFL.
2016-17 Upper Deck Nick Schmaltz YG #452
Young Guns RC from his Blackhawks debut year. Schmaltz was drafted #20 in 2014 and developed through North Dakota (Fighting Hawks) before joining Chicago. A talented playmaker with elite vision, he was traded to Arizona/Utah and became their offensive engine. Now with Utah HC as part of hockey's expansion into the desert, his cards represent a franchise building block for a new market.
2016 Topps Chrome Jorge Polanco RC #178
Chrome RC from his Twins debut. Polanco is a Dominican Republic-born switch-hitter who became Minnesota's franchise shortstop — a 2x All-Star (2019, 2023) who put up .300+ averages and 20+ HR seasons. His 2019 breakout made him one of the premier middle infielders in the American League. Dominican players historically hold strong collector value.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Pavel Zacha #230 Rookie Card
Young Guns RC. Zacha was the 6th overall pick in 2015 by the Devils. He struggled to meet expectations in New Jersey before reviving his career in Boston.
2016 Topps Series 1 Ketel Marte #191 Rookie Card
Topps RC. Originally a Mariners prospect, Marte was traded to Arizona where he blossomed. His versatility to play 2B and OF makes him invaluable, and his clutch postseason performance (.389 in the 2023 NLCS) elevated his card market.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Buddy Hield #55 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Buddy Hield is top 10 all-time in 3-pointers made. Bahamian-born Oklahoma product.
2016-17 Upper Deck Pavel Buchnevich #226 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. The Russian winger started with the Rangers but truly blossomed after the trade to St. Louis. Buchnevich is a consistent 30-goal scorer with elite two-way play — the kind of quiet star who gets overlooked.
2016-17 Upper Deck Travis Konecny #221 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. The 24th pick in 2015 who became the Flyers' franchise player. Konecny has scored 30+ goals and is the emotional leader of Philadelphia's rebuild.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Jaccob Slavin RC #467
Young Guns RC. Slavin is widely regarded as one of the cleanest and most effective defensemen in the NHL, rarely taking penalties while shutting down the opposition's top forwards. His elite skating, positioning, and stick work make him a perennial Lady Byng candidate and the backbone of the Hurricanes' blue line.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Bryan Rust #248
Young Guns RC of the Penguins' 3x Stanley Cup champion. Rust won back-to-back Cups in 2016-17 and added a third in 2009 as an organization member. His clutch playoff scoring and elite compete level make him a Pittsburgh legend alongside Crosby and Malkin.
Raisel Iglesias 2016 Topps Chrome #155 Rookie Card
Chrome RC of the Cuban closer who defected in 2014 and signed a $27M deal with the Reds before throwing a single MLB pitch. His slider is one of the nastiest in baseball — 40%+ whiff rate. Over 200 career saves across Reds, Angels, and Braves.
2016-17 Upper Deck Lawson Crouse YG #475
Young Guns RC of the 11th overall pick. Crouse was a pure power forward prospect from Kingston, Ontario who developed into Arizona's most consistent goal scorer. Physical, mean, and skilled — the type of player every team wants on their roster.
2016-17 Upper Deck J.T. Compher YG #468
Young Guns RC. Compher is a Northbrook, Illinois native who starred at the University of Michigan before being drafted #35 by Colorado. His 2022 Stanley Cup championship with the Avalanche gives this card a permanent floor — championship rings elevate entire career collections. Michigan hockey produces NHL talent at an elite rate, and Compher's Wolverine pedigree connects him to one of college hockey's most passionate fanbases.
2016 Donruss Raheem Mostert RC Rated Rookie #378
Rated Rookie. Mostert went undrafted and was cut by 7 NFL teams before finding a home in San Francisco. He then scored 4 TDs in the 2019 NFC Championship game. His move to Miami unlocked a career renaissance — he rushed for 18 TDs in 2023. The ultimate never-give-up story in NFL history.
2016-17 Upper Deck Pavel Zacha YG #468
Young Guns RC. Zacha was the 6th overall pick by New Jersey — a big Czech center from Brno who found his game after being traded to Boston. His two-way play and versatility (center, wing, PP, PK) make him invaluable. Brno, Czech Republic produces elite hockey talent (Zacha, Pastrnak, Krejci) — it's the Czech hockey capital.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Malik Beasley RC #178
Prizm RC. Beasley is a lights-out three-point shooter from Atlanta who played at Florida State. His catch-and-shoot ability has kept him in the NBA for a decade across Denver, Minnesota, Utah, and Milwaukee.
2016 Topps Chrome DeForest Buckner #191
Chrome RC of the Oregon product who grew up in Hawaii — the son of a former NFL player (BJ Buckner, Steelers). DeForest carried the family legacy to new heights with 60+ career sacks from the interior, a feat only a handful of defensive tackles have ever achieved.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Jesse Puljujarvi #232
Young Guns RC of the #4 overall pick from the legendary 2016 draft — the same class as Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Pierre-Luc Dubois. The Finnish forward dominated the 2016 World Juniors with 17 points in 7 games, earning a top-5 selection by Edmonton. His NHL journey has been one of patience and perseverance.
2016-17 Upper Deck Adrian Kempe YG #471
Young Guns RC of the Swedish sniper who scored 40 goals for the Kings in 2023-24. Kempe was a late first-round pick (#29 in 2014) who took years to develop into a top-line scorer. His breakthrough 40-goal season put him among the NHL's elite shooters and validated the Kings' patience with his development. Born in Kramfors, Sweden, he's part of the Scandinavian scoring tradition.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Dorian Finney-Smith RC #278
Prizm RC. Finney-Smith went undrafted out of Florida and worked his way into being one of the NBA's most reliable 3-and-D forwards. His story is the ultimate basketball American Dream — Virginia Beach native who refused to quit and became a starter on a Western Conference Finals team with the Mavs in 2022.
2016-17 Upper Deck Brady Skjei YG #458
Young Guns RC. Skjei is a smooth-skating defenseman from Lakeville, Minnesota drafted 28th overall. He played at the University of Minnesota before joining the Rangers and later Carolina and Nashville.
2016 Topps Chrome Seth Lugo #47 Rookie Card
Chrome RC of the late-blooming ace. Lugo spent years as a Mets reliever and spot starter before the Royals gave him a full rotation spot. He exploded: 16-9 with a 3.00 ERA in 2024, helping KC end their playoff drought. One of the best reliever-to-starter conversions in modern baseball.
2016 Topps Chrome Sean Manaea #130 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Manaea threw a no-hitter against the Red Sox in 2018 and has reinvented himself multiple times after shoulder surgery. The Athletics drafted him 34th overall.
2016 Topps Chrome Brandon Nimmo #155 Rookie Card
Chrome RC. Nimmo was the 13th overall pick in 2011 from Cheyenne, Wyoming — one of the most unlikely baseball hotbeds in America. He became the heart and soul of the Mets.
2016-17 O-Pee-Chee Gustav Forsling #680 Rookie Card
OPC RC. After bouncing between the AHL and NHL with Chicago and Carolina, Forsling found his home in Florida. His skating ability, gap control, and first-pass efficiency make him one of the most undervalued defensemen in the NHL.
2016 Panini Prizm De'Vondre Campbell #255 RC
Prizm RC. Campbell is one of the NFL's great late-bloomer stories. After bouncing around early in his career, he signed with Green Bay in 2021 and immediately became a First-Team All-Pro linebacker. His sideline-to-sideline range and tackling consistency transformed the Packers' defense.
2016 Topps Chrome Jameson Taillon #155 RC
Chrome RC. Overcame testicular cancer and Tommy John surgery before reaching the majors. One of baseball's most inspiring comeback narratives.
2016 Bowman Chrome Noah Syndergaard #BCP-1
Bowman Chrome prospect card. Syndergaard's combination of size, velocity, and devastating secondary pitches made him the crown jewel of the Mets' pitching pipeline. At his peak, he was arguably the most unhittable starter in baseball, routinely touching triple digits with ease.
2016-17 SP Authentic Zach Werenski RC #R-ZW
SP Authentic RC. Werenski brought an offensive dimension to Columbus's defense corps from day one. His vision, passing ability, and willingness to jump into the rush make him a dual threat, while his improving defensive game has rounded him into a true number-one defenseman.
2016 Panini Prizm Sterling Shepard #218
Prizm RC of the Oklahoma product taken in the 2nd round by the Giants. Shepard was a reliable slot receiver who racked up 401 receptions in 7 seasons in New York. His 2016 rookie year saw 65 catches for 683 yards — a steady presence in an offense that desperately needed one.
2016 Panini Prizm Derrick Jones Jr. #268
Prizm RC of Airplane Mode — the 2020 NBA Dunk Contest champion. Jones won the most controversial dunk contest in history, edging out Aaron Gordon in a legendary showdown. His athletic explosiveness is generational.
2016-17 Upper Deck Anthony Beauvillier YG #471
Young Guns RC of the French-Canadian winger from Sorel-Tracy, Quebec. Beauvillier was a 2015 first-round pick who became a fan favorite on Long Island for his playoff performances. He scored key goals in the Islanders 2020 and 2021 playoff runs, becoming one of the most clutch performers in franchise history during their best postseason stretch in decades.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Jakob Poeltl RC #248
Prizm RC. Poeltl is the highest-drafted Austrian basketball player in NBA history — selected 9th overall out of Utah. He won an NBA championship with the Raptors in 2019 and has become one of the league's most reliable rim-protecting centers. Austrian and European collectors make him a niche but passionate collector favorite.
2016 Topps Update Max Kepler RC #78
Topps Update RC. Berlin-born Kepler chose baseball over soccer as a teenager in Germany — an almost unheard-of path to the major leagues. His 10+ year career with Minnesota makes him one of the longest-tenured international players in Twins history. European baseball is growing, and Kepler is its most visible ambassador.
2016 Panini Prizm Vonn Bell RC #255
Prizm RC. Bell is a hard-hitting safety from Ridgeland, Mississippi who starred at Ohio State before being drafted by the Saints. Known for physicality and run-stopping, he has been a reliable starter with New Orleans, Cincinnati, and Cleveland.
2016-17 Donruss Optic Malik Beasley RC #155
Optic RC. His 2020-21 Minnesota season averaging nearly 20 PPG showed his ceiling as a starter. Playing on a contender like Milwaukee gives championship card value upside.
2016 Panini Prizm Jacoby Brissett #244 Rookie Card
Prizm RC. Brissett was drafted by the Patriots in 2016 and won a game as Tom Brady's replacement during Deflategate. He went on to start 68+ games across the Colts, Browns, Dolphins, and Patriots — the ultimate professional bridge quarterback who keeps teams competitive.
2016-17 Upper Deck JT Compher #225 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. Compher won the Stanley Cup with Colorado in 2022 and then signed a big free agent deal with Detroit. The versatile center from Michigan can play up and down the lineup.
2016-17 Upper Deck Charlie Lindgren #238 Young Guns RC
Young Guns RC. Lindgren spent years in the AHL before finally getting a real NHL opportunity with Washington. His perseverance through years in the minors is one of the best underdog stories in hockey.
2016 Panini Prizm Malcolm Brogdon RC #248
Prizm RC. Brogdon won the 2017 Rookie of the Year as the 36th overall pick — the oldest ROY since David Robinson. A Virginia product with a master's degree, he's one of the most intellectually accomplished players in NBA history and won a championship ring with the 2023 Celtics.
2016-17 Upper Deck Jakob Chychrun #482
Base RC of the second-generation NHLer who was one of the most sought-after trade pieces in the league for years. Chychrun became the face of the Arizona Coyotes rebuild before finally being traded to Ottawa, where his offensive ability from the blue line found a contending team.
2016-17 Upper Deck Young Guns Phillip Danault #219
Young Guns RC of the premier two-way center in the Western Conference. Danault is a perennial Selke Trophy finalist who shuts down the opponent's best line while adding 50+ points offensively. He anchored Montreal's 2021 Cup Final run before signing with the Kings.
2016 Panini Prizm Tyler Boyd RC #267
Prizm RC from his Bengals draft year. Boyd was a 2nd-round pick out of the University of Pittsburgh, one of the best slot receivers in the NFL for nearly a decade. His 1,000-yard season in 2018 and role in Cincinnati's Super Bowl run cemented his legacy. Pitt football has produced elite NFL talent, and Boyd is among the program's best modern receivers.
2016-17 Upper Deck Troy Stecher YG #488
Young Guns RC. Stecher went undrafted out of UND despite growing up in Richmond, BC — right next to the Canucks arena. He earned his way onto the NHL roster through sheer determination and became a fan favorite in Vancouver. At 5-10, he's proof that heart matters more than height in hockey.
2016-17 Upper Deck Mattias Janmark YG #225
Young Guns RC. Janmark is a Swedish forward from Motala who overcame a career-threatening knee injury to become a reliable NHL centerman. His speed and penalty-killing ability have kept him in the league for 10+ seasons across Dallas, Chicago, Vegas, and Edmonton. Swedish hockey IQ translates every time.
2016-17 Upper Deck Christian Dvorak #460 YG RC
Young Guns RC. Underrated two-way center from Palos Heights, Illinois. Won two Memorial Cups with London Knights. 58%+ face-off rate.
2016-17 Panini Select Buddy Hield #140 Rookie Card
Select RC. Won the 2016 Naismith Award at Oklahoma. 6th man role unlocked his best basketball.
2016-17 SP Authentic Jaccob Slavin RC #R-JS
SP Authentic RC. Slavin's rare combination of defensive excellence and clean play has earned him respect across the league. His ability to log heavy minutes against top competition while contributing offensively makes him one of the most undervalued defensemen in the game and a cornerstone of Carolina's perennial contention.
2016 Topps Chrome Sterling Shepard #146
Chrome RC of the Giants fan favorite. Shepard was drafted to be the next Victor Cruz — a slot receiver who could move the chains and electrify MetLife Stadium. He delivered 4,000+ receiving yards as a Giant despite playing through multiple concussions that ultimately shortened his career.
2016 Topps Chrome Jeff Hoffman #31 RC
Chrome RC from Hoffman's Rockies debut era — now a sleeper buy after his Phillies renaissance. These cards were nearly worthless after his Colorado struggles, but the 2024 All-Star emergence has collectors revisiting his rookie cards. Classic case of a career-resurrection card play. The buy window on these may already be closing.
2016 Topps Chrome Max Kepler RC #156
Chrome RC of the first German-born position player to become an MLB regular. Max Kepler grew up in Berlin playing baseball in Germany's amateur system before signing with the Twins as an international free agent. His decade-long career in Minnesota makes him the most successful European-born position player in modern baseball history — a unique niche for international collectors.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Taurean Prince RC #280
Prizm RC. Prince is a San Marcos, Texas native who starred at Baylor before Atlanta drafted him 12th overall. His 3-and-D versatility kept him in the NBA for nearly a decade. Won an NBA championship with the Bucks in 2021 — role player champions always have a collector following.
2016 Donruss Optic Vonn Bell RC #180
Optic RC. His 2020 playoff forced fumble against the Vikings cemented his big-game reputation. From small-town Mississippi to NFL elite through Ohio State.
2016 Topps Michael Conforto RC #77
Base RC. Conforto was the 10th overall pick in 2014 out of Oregon State, where he won a College World Series. He homered twice in Game 4 of the 2015 World Series for the Mets as a rookie. Shoulder surgery cost him 2022 entirely but he returned with San Francisco.
2016 Topps Update Seth Lugo #US176 Rookie Card
Update RC. Lugo was a Mets fan favorite for years — his curveball was unhittable in short stints. When he finally got consistent starts in Kansas City, he proved he could dominate for 6-7 innings. Signed a 2-year $15M deal that looks like one of the best bargains in baseball.
2016 Donruss Jacoby Brissett #362 Rookie Card
Donruss rated rookie. The NC State product has carved out one of the most remarkable journeyman careers in modern NFL history. Brissett has been the steady hand for rebuilding teams, starting for the Colts after Andrew Luck's surprise retirement and later holding the fort in Cleveland and New England.
2016 Bowman Chrome Tim Anderson RC #BCP9
Bowman Chrome RC. A first-round pick (17th overall, 2013) who rose through the White Sox system as a toolsy shortstop with elite bat speed. Anderson became the catalyst of Chicago's playoff push in 2020-2021, leading the team in energy and providing the swagger that young teams need.
2016-17 Upper Deck Jesse Puljujarvi #248
Base RC of the smiling Finn whose infectious positive attitude made him a cult hero in Edmonton despite on-ice struggles. Puljujarvi famously wore the biggest smile in hockey, becoming a fan favorite and meme icon. His story is a reminder that being a top-5 pick does not guarantee stardom, but character matters.
2016 Topps Chrome Elias Diaz RC #178
Chrome RC of the 2023 All-Star Game MVP. The Colombian catcher's story is one of patience — eight years after this RC, Diaz hit a walk-off home run in the 2023 All-Star Game, becoming the first Rockies player to win ASG MVP. A true late-bloomer narrative.
2016-17 Panini Prizm Caris LeVert RC #254
Prizm RC of the kidney tumor survivor. LeVert was in the process of being traded from the Pacers to the Rockets in 2021 when a routine physical discovered a cancerous mass on his kidney. The trade was voided, he had surgery, and he returned to basketball — one of the most dramatic medical stories in NBA history. His resilience transcends basketball.
2016-17 O-Pee-Chee Christian Dvorak #630 RC
OPC RC. Drafted 58th by Arizona. 49-point season proved mid-round picks can become everyday NHLers.
2016 Topps Chrome Kenta Maeda RC #150
Chrome RC. Maeda came to the Dodgers from Hiroshima Toyo Carp as one of the premier Japanese pitchers of his generation. His diverse arsenal featuring a devastating slider made him an instant MLB contributor, posting a 3.48 ERA in his debut season at age 28.
2016 Score Jacoby Brissett #370 Rookie Card
Score RC. Brissett is the definition of a professional. Every team he has played for praises his leadership, preparation, and locker room presence. His ability to keep teams afloat while young quarterbacks develop has made him one of the most respected veterans in the league.
2016-17 Upper Deck Bryan Rust #428
Base RC of Pittsburgh's ultimate team-first player. Rust's work ethic and two-way play earned him a long-term extension in Pittsburgh. He scored crucial playoff goals in both the 2016 and 2017 Cup runs.
2016 Topps Michael Lorenzen #556
Early card of the ultimate two-way player before Ohtani made it mainstream. Lorenzen pitched AND played outfield for the Reds, hitting 3 home runs and pitching in high-leverage spots in the same seasons. Then he threw a no-hitter for the Tigers in 2023.
2016-17 Donruss Caris LeVert Rated Rookie #168
Rated Rookie of the Michigan Wolverine who overcame everything. LeVert suffered multiple stress fractures in his left foot at Michigan, causing him to fall to the 20th pick. Then he became a 20+ PPG scorer with the Nets before the kidney tumor diagnosis. He returned from cancer to play in the NBA — his cards carry emotional weight that pure stats can't capture.
2016-17 Select Caris LeVert RC #175
Select RC of the cancer survivor and Michigan product. LeVert dropped 51 points against the Celtics in 2020, showing the kind of scoring explosion that made him a first-option caliber player. His card trajectory has been rollercoaster — rising with his Nets play, cratering with the kidney diagnosis, and recovering with his return. A perfect buy-the-dip narrative for patient collectors.
2016 Panini Prizm Kenny Clark RC #238
Prizm RC. Clark was drafted 27th overall out of UCLA and became the anchor of the Packers defense. A 2x Pro Bowl nose tackle, he commands double teams and frees up linebackers to make plays. His consistency has been remarkable.
2016 Topps Luke Weaver RC #661
Topps RC. Weaver debuted as a starting pitcher for the Cardinals and showed flashes of frontline stuff. Nobody could have predicted that nearly a decade later he would reinvent himself as the New York Yankees closer and save the pennant clincher.
2016 Donruss Optic Kenny Clark RC #151
Optic RC. Clark signed a 4-year, $70 million extension — making him one of the highest-paid defensive tackles in NFL history. The Packers invested in his ability to control the interior and stop the run, which is the foundation of their defensive scheme.