Ennis Rakestraw Jr.

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

The card’s value is likely to track player performance more than set demand because the base card is inexpensive and only the serial-numbered parallels are meaningfully scarce.[3][5]

Next months. Prices should remain mostly stable unless he has a notable on-field breakout or a major hobby spotlight moment.

Long term. Over 1-3 years, the card could rise moderately if he develops into a high-impact starter; otherwise, base and mid-tier parallels will likely stay modest in value.

History

Ennis Rakestraw Jr. is an American professional football cornerback who played college football for the Missouri Tigers and was selected by the Detroit Lions with the 61st pick in the second round of the 2024 NFL Draft.[2] He is part of the modern rookie-card market because his early NFL cards track him from draft prospect to professional player, which is especially important in serial-numbered parallels and rookie inserts.[2][4]

The card was first released in 2024 as part of Panini Mosaic Football, where #357 appears on the base rookie checklist for Ennis Rakestraw Jr. and parallel versions such as Blue Prizm were issued within the same product line.[4][7]

• #357 is his base rookie card entry in 2024 Panini Mosaic Football.[4][7]
• Serial-numbered parallel versions of this card exist, including low-print variants such as Pink Swirl /13, indicating the card is issued in multiple scarce parallel tiers.[3]
• Market listings and price guides show the base card is inexpensive in raw form, while short-print parallels can command much higher collector interest.[3][5]

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

2024 Panini Mosaic Football

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• Base Mosaic rookies are common relative to the hobby overall, but serial-numbered Blue Prizm and other low-print parallels reduce supply substantially.
• Collectibility depends heavily on the player’s NFL performance and whether he becomes a long-term starter or star.
• Mosaic is a mainstream product with broad distribution, which keeps base versions plentiful even when parallels are scarce.

Collector notes

Condition. Check centering, edge chipping on the dark Mosaic stock, surface scratching, roller lines, and corner whitening. Blue Prizm-style chromium finishes often show print lines and subtle scratches under light, so inspect the card at multiple angles.

Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately, and keep serial-numbered parallels in a low-humidity environment away from heat and direct light. For graded candidates, avoid repeated handling because chromium surfaces show hairline marks easily.

Authenticity. Verify the Mosaic print texture, serial numbering, team/player details, and the exact parallel coloration. Fakes usually show soft image sharpness, incorrect foil behavior, off-color blue tinting, or inconsistent numbering placement. For high-value serial-numbered copies, third-party grading and serial verification are recommended.