Let’s check out the best Justin Jefferson rookie cards.

Star receiver Justin Jefferson set an NFL rookie record for receiving yards with 1,400 (a record that was later broken in 2021 by his former LSU teammate Ja’Marr Chase) and was named to the Pro Bowl in 2020. He made the Pro Bowl again in 2021, and has been a second-team All-Pro in each of his first two seasons.

Consistently improving, Jefferson had nine receptions for a career-best 184 yards and two touchdowns as the Vikings crushed the Green Bay Packers, 23-7 in September 2022. He’s clearly a talented player.

Here’s a roundup with 10 of the best Justin Jefferson rookie cards to collect. We’ve included lots of information about values and parallels to chase. 

The Best Justin Jefferson Rookie Cards

Having been drafted in 2020, you’ll find Justin Jefferson rookie cards in the majority of sets released that season. In fact, there are over 100 RCs to choose from, but we’ve narrowed it down to just 10 top options. 

10. 2019 Panini Select Justin Jefferson XRC #315 (eBay)

Arriving a year early, 2019 Panini Select Football contains a Jefferson XRC in the form of a Redemption. Copies have started to make their way onto the market, and were originally released at an average of 1:4 boxes (three per case). 

There’s a trio of parallels to chase, benefiting from the wild background designs seen with 2019 Select. 

• Parallels: Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Black 1/1

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9. 2020 Panini Mosaic Justin Jefferson RC #209 (eBay)

2020 Panini Mosaic Football is the official NFL debut for the popular brand, offering yet another wave of rare parallels which are exceptionally valuable if they’re in pristine condition. It features a simple action shot of Jefferson as he makes one of his trademark runs. 

• Parallels: Mosaic, Silver, White Sparkle, Gold Wave #/17
• Hobby Mosaic: Red, Blue #/99, Purple #/49, White #/25, Gold #/10, Black 1/1
• Choice Mosaic: Peacock, Red & Green (only rookies), Fusion Red #/80, Black Gold #/8, Nebula 1/1
• Retail Mosaic: Camo Pink, Genesis, Green, Reactive Blue, Reactive Green, Reactive Gold, Reactive Orange, Orange Fluorescent #/25, Gold Fluorescent #/20, Blue Fluorescent #/15, Pink Fluorescent #/10
• No Huddle: Silver, Blue #/75, Purple #/50, Pink #/20, Gold #/10, Black 1/1

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8. 2020 Panini Select Justin Jefferson RC #161 (eBay)

As is customary for Panini Select, the 400-card 2020 football collection is split into Concourse, Premier Level, Club Level, and Field Level subsets.

Three of the Select Jefferson RCs make the list in some capacity, with number 161 being the Premier version. You’ll also find Die-Cut Prizm parallels, such as Zebra which can be seen in the image above.  

• Prizm Parallels: Silver, Cosmic, Disco, Tiger, Zebra, Tri-Color #/199, Blue #/149, Light Blue #/99, Purple #/75, Dragon Scale #/67, Neon Green #/49, Red Disco #/49, White #/35, Blue Disco #/25, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Gold Disco #/10, Pink #/10, Neon Orange Pulsar #/7, Green #/5, Green Disco #/5, Green/Black Snakeskin #/2, Black 1/1, Black Disco 1/1
• Die-Cut Prizm Parallels: Blue, Light Blue, Maroon, Neon Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Tri-Color, White, Zebra, Copper #/355, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1

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7. 2020 Panini Select Justin Jefferson RC #361 (eBay)

Sticking with Jefferson’s RCs from 2020 Select, number 361 is the Field Level subset. Each Select subset displays a different design and multiple Prizm parallels to chase. In theory, the cards get rarer as you move along the four subsets. 

(This means that the Field Level edition is the rarest of the four options.)

• Prizm Parallels: Silver, Cosmic, Disco, Tiger, Zebra, Tri-Color #/75, Dragon Scale #/67, Blue #/49, Red Disco #/49, White #/35, Blue Disco #/25, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Gold Disco #/10, Pink #/10, Neon Orange Pulsar #/7, Green #/5, Green Disco #/5, Green/Black Snakeskin #/2, Black 1/1, Black Disco 1/1
• Die-Cut Prizm Parallels: Blue, Light Blue, Maroon, Neon Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Tri-Color, White, Zebra, Copper #/355, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1

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6. 2020 Panini Select Justin Jefferson RC #261 (eBay)

The third and final card from 2020 Panini Select, it’s worth noting that they’re all valued similarly when looking at parallels with the same print runs. Some of the new editions do catch the eye, such as the Cosmic Prizm seen above. In any case, they’re some of the better Justin Jefferson RCs if you don’t mind the lack of an autograph. 

• Prizm Parallels: Silver, Cosmic, Disco, Tiger, Zebra, Tri-Color #/99, Blue #/75, Dragon Scale #/67, Red #/49, Red Disco #/49, White #/35, Blue Disco #/25, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Gold Disco #/10, Pink #/10, Neon Orange Pulsar #/7, Green #/5, Green Disco #/5, Green/Black Snakeskin #/2, Black 1/1, Black Disco 1/1
• Die-Cut Prizm Parallels: Blue, Light Blue, Maroon, Neon Green, Orange, Purple, Red, Tri-Color, White, Zebra, Copper #/355, Tie-Dye #/25, Gold #/10, Green #/5, Black 1/1

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5. 2020 Panini Prizm Rookie Autographs Justin Jefferson RC #398 (eBay)

2020 Panini Prizm Football contains the first Justin Jefferson RC auto to make the list. Strong borders and a colorful selection of Prisms to chase make it a popular choice with collectors. 

You’ll also be able to find an unsigned version of the card which we’ll discuss in further detail below. 

• Parallels: Neon Green Pulsar, Pink, Purple Pulsar, Red Wave #/149, Green Scope #/75, Purple Power #/49, Red Shimmer #/35, Blue Shimmer #/25, Camo #/25, Gold #/10, Gold Vinyl #/5, Green Shimmer #/5, Black Finite 1/1, White Sparkle 1/1

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4. 2020 Panini Prizm Justin Jefferson RC #398 (eBay)

You can’t go wrong with the flagship Panini Prizm collection if you’re looking for some of the best Jefferson RC parallels on the market. The cards are tough to pull in flawless condition due to the finish. It uses the same image as the auto seen above. 

As you may have guessed, there’s a rainbow of parallels to chase, corresponding with the color and design of the border. 

• Prizm Parallels: Prizm, Disco, Lazer, Black & White Checker, Blue, Green, Light Blue, Neon Green Pulsar, Orange Ice, Pink, Purple Pulsar, Red, Red Ice, Red/White/Blue, Snakeskin, White Sparkle (Panini Direct), Orange #/249, Blue Wave #/199, Hyper #/175, Red Wave #/149, Purple #/125, Blue Ice #/99, Green Scope #/75, Purple Power #/49, Red & Yellow (base) #/49, Red Shimmer FOTL #/35, Blue Shimmer FOTL #/25, Camo #/25, Gold #/10, Red & Yellow (rookies) #/8, Gold Vinyl #/5, Green Shimmer FOTL #/5, Black Finite 1/1
• No Huddle Prizms: Base, Blue #/79, Red #/50, Purple #/35, Pink #/15, Neon Green #/5

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3. 2020 National Treasures Prodigy Patch Justin Jefferson RC #15 (eBay)

2020 Panini National Treasures Football is undoubtedly high-end, even if this Prodigy Patch is a cheaper alternative to the larger RPA seen below. It still ticks many of the boxes for collectors, as a serial numbered RC with a patch and an on-card auto. You’ll find a handful of parallels, including two one-of-ones with a logo. 

• Parallels: Gold #/25, Brand Logo 1/1, Team Logo 1/1

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2. 2020 National Treasures Justin Jefferson RC #170 (eBay)

National Treasures is a premium collection. The Rookie Patch Autographs subset benefits from a minuscule print run and a sleek finish capped by a large patch and an on-card auto. 

A high-end card with a luxury look and feel, the base version is limited to 99 copies. It has long been seen as the go-to set for high-end rookie card collectors. 

As always, this is evidenced by exceptionally high resale values. 

• Parallels: Green Jersey Number #/99 or less, Holo Silver #/25, Midnight #/20, Stars & Stripes #/20, Holo Gold #/10, Black #/5, Hidden Treasure #/5, Stars & Stripes Premium #/3, Red Brand Logo #/2, Platinum NFL Shield 1/1, Red 1/1, Red Laundry Tag 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1

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1. 2020 Panini Playoff Contenders Justin Jefferson RC #109 (eBay)

2020 Panini Contenders Optic Football is where you’ll find Jefferson’s signed Rookie Ticket, which snags the top spot on this list.  

It follows a traditional RT design, with lots of parallels accompanied by a serial numbered auto. The Cracked Ice parallel is worth checking out, especially as there were only 22 copies of this Justin Jefferson rookie card produced. 

The Contenders RC was always going to be a major hit with fans, but that has translated to higher sale prices in the here and now.

Variations show a team helmet on the card front and a “V” on the back.

• Parallels: Silver, Red #/199, Teal #/99, Blue #/75, Orange #/50, Green Pulsar #/27, Purple Pulsar #/21, Cracked Ice #/22, Gold #/10, Nebula #/2, Gold Vinyl 1/1, Printing Plates 1/1

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Justin Jefferson Rookie Cards: Buyers Guide 

We’ve put together a brief buyer’s guide for the best Justin Jefferson rookie cards. 

There’s a heap of cheaper Justin Jefferson RCs to collect, including many of the sets seen above. Due to high print runs, we’d stay away from base copies. We’d advise to try and snag something graded with a serial number if possible. 

The Rookie Ticket from 2020 Panini Contenders Optic Football would be our top pick. That’s followed closely by the 2020 National Treasures RPA. Either are top end RCs. 

Justin Jefferson Rookie Cards: Final Thoughts 

We’re buying into the Justin Jefferson hype, even if it’s reflected in the asking price for his best rookie cards in the present.

During the offseason he talked about aiming for 2,000 yards and the unofficial title of the NFL’s best wide receiver. His year three debut was a step in the right direction. At the very least, we’d keep tabs on his progress this season. 

Justin Jefferson rookie cards are going to be a significant investment. Especially if you’re looking at the rarest parallels or high-end autos.