Derek Carr

2021 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Derek Carr #DT-26 value & prices

The 2021 Panini Donruss Optic Downtown Derek Carr #DT-26 is a Football card released in 2021. In ungraded condition it carries an estimated value of about $223.75, with professionally graded copies commanding more.

Condition is everything here — an ungraded copy is worth around $223.75, a PSA 9 around $228.17, a PSA 10 (Gem Mint) around $296.00 and a pristine BGS 10 around $385.00. The gem-mint premium is modest (about 1.3× raw), so condition matters here but doesn't completely define the price.

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Collector's notes

As a recent release, this card's market is still finding its level — prices move with the player's performance, grading population growth, and overall hobby demand.

The football hobby centers on rookies and stars, with flagship sets drawing the most graded submissions.

Is it worth grading?

With raw copies near $223.75 and top grades reaching $296.00, grading a sharp copy of this card can clearly pay for itself — the spread comfortably covers a typical ~$25.00 grading fee. The catch: only submit copies with strong centering, clean corners, and unmarked surfaces, because anything below a 9 usually erases the math.

PSA remains the most liquid grading label in the hobby, while BGS (with its Black Label 10) and modern entrants CGC and SGC have growing followings — the table above shows how each label prices for this card.

How to buy this card

Before buying a Derek Carr #DT-26, compare several live listings — prices for the same card can vary widely depending on condition, seller reputation, and whether an auction is ending soon. The live eBay listings above update throughout the day.

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