Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
The card's market should primarily track Iosivas's on-field production and any role expansion in the Bengals offense. Without a breakout season or a clearly identified premium scarcity, most base-level versions usually remain steady rather than appreciating sharply.[1][2][3]
Next months. Likely stable to mildly volatile, with small moves driven by game performance, rookie-class-style speculation, and product release attention.
Long term. If Iosivas develops into a consistent starter or major contributor, numbered autos and rare parallels could appreciate meaningfully; base copies are more likely to remain low-value and liquid.
History
Andrei Iosivas is a professional American football wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals. He was born on October 15, 1999, played college football at Princeton, and was selected by Cincinnati in the 6th round of the 2023 NFL Draft with the 206th overall pick. By 2025 he was an active Bengals receiver wearing number 80, with ESPN listing him at 6'3" and 210 lbs. His significance to collectors comes from being a young NFL receiver with notable athletic profile, a Princeton background, and increasing visibility within a high-profile offense.[1]
The exact original release for card number 257 is not established from the available results. The card is most likely a 2025 football issue featuring Andrei Iosivas, but the provided search results only clearly confirm 2025 Select Signature and other 2025 Andrei Iosivas cards, not a definitive number-257 base checklist match.[2][3][5]
- Iosivas is an NFL wide receiver for the Cincinnati Bengals and was active in the 2025 season.[1]
- He was drafted by Cincinnati in 2023 out of Princeton, which is relatively uncommon for an NFL skill-position player and adds collector interest.[1]
- The available market tracking shows multiple 2025 Andrei Iosivas card variations in Select, indicating broader inclusion in modern Panini football products.[2][3][6]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Common
- Print run
- High
- First printed in
- Unknown from provided results; likely a 2025 football set, but not definitively identified
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- High
- The player is included in modern mass-produced football products
- Base and unnumbered cards are typically widely available
- Only lower-numbered parallels and autographs materially increase scarcity
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering, surface scratches, edge whitening, corner softness, and print lines. For chromium or prism-style football cards, surface scratches and roller marks are common. If the card is a numbered parallel or autograph, verify the serial stamp is clean and consistent.
Storage. Store in a penny sleeve and top loader or semi-rigid holder immediately after inspection. For premium parallels or autographs, use a fitted sleeve, top loader, and team bag, and keep the card in a cool, dry, low-UV environment.
Authenticity. Compare the card to verified checklist images for the suspected 2025 product. Confirm font quality, serial numbering, foil alignment, and autograph flow if signed. Reprints or altered cards are usually detectable by inconsistent stock, blurry print, weak embossing/foil, or serial stamp irregularities.
Sources: espn.com, sportscardinvestor.com, sportscardspro.com, bengals.com, comc.com