Market outlook
Stable Outlook 6/10
The card should track Tez Johnson’s on-field performance, snap share, and hobby attention, while Phoenix rookie numbering provides baseline scarcity. Without major breakout performance, pricing usually remains steady with modest volatility in the modern football market.[1][2][3][6]
Next months. Expect a mostly stable market with small spikes if Tez Johnson gets notable game action, touchdowns, or media attention.
Long term. Over 1-3 years, value could rise modestly if he develops into a starting-caliber receiver; if not, prices likely soften and settle near low-to-mid modern rookie parallel levels.
History
Tez Johnson is an American football wide receiver who became a notable NFL prospect after a productive college career and entered the 2025 Panini Phoenix rookie class as a Tampa Bay Buccaneers rookie card subject.[1][3][5] In 2025 Panini Phoenix, he is listed as card #166 in the Rookies subset and is identified with Tampa Bay (TB), reflecting his transition into the NFL collector market.[1][5]
This card was first released in 2025 as part of the Panini Phoenix Football product, which checklist sources place on or around November 12, 2025.[3] The card appears in the 2025 Panini Phoenix rookie base checklist as #166 and in the set’s retail/hobby distribution.[1][3][5]
- Card #166 is part of the 2025 Panini Phoenix Rookies checklist and is listed as Tez Johnson, Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[1][5]
- 2025 Panini Phoenix is a 250-card football set with 150 veteran/legend base cards and 100 rookie cards.[1]
- Phoenix is a hit-driven product with multiple parallels, inserts, autographs, and memorabilia cards, which makes numbered rookie cards like #166 more collectible than standard base cards.[2][3]
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- 2025 Panini Phoenix Football
- Demand
- Medium
- Supply
- Low
- Serial-numbered to 199 copies, which limits supply.
- It is a rookie card in a popular 2025 football release.
- Phoenix products are chase-oriented and collectable, but this specific parallel is not among the scarcest Phoenix hits.
Collector notes
Condition. Check centering carefully, especially on the front rookie image and back text. Inspect all corners for whitening, edges for chipping, and the surface for print lines, roller marks, or scratches. Because Phoenix cards often use glossy stock, fingerprints and surface scuffs are common issues.[2][3]
Storage. Store the card in a penny sleeve and rigid top loader or magnetic holder, and keep it in a cool, dry, UV-protected environment. For serial-numbered rookies, avoid frequent handling and consider graded encapsulation if the card is high-grade or a strong pull.[2][3]
Authenticity. Verify the Panini printing style, serial numbering format, and card-stock finish against known authentic examples. Confirm the numbering matches the stated parallel or serial run, and inspect for blurry logos, incorrect font, or off-center numbering. For scarce parallels, compare against checklist data and known comp images from reputable marketplaces.[2][3][6]
Sources: footballcardshop.com, checklistinsider.com, cardsmithsbreaks.com, sportscardspro.com, beckett.com
