Updated May 2025 • Rookie QB intel refreshed weekly

2024 Panini Donruss Optic Football Checklist Guide

The chromium follow-up to Donruss is loaded with an all-new quarterback class led by Caleb Williams and Jayden Daniels. Use this CardSense guide to track formats, key parallels, and actionable sales data as the season kicks off.

Optic Release Blueprint

Donruss Optic blends chromium technology with Rated Rookie heritage. Spot the best format for your chase before product hits your LCS shelves.

Hobby Boxes

20 packs × 4 cards, 1 on-card autograph, 10 numbered parallels, and multiple Holo silvers per box.

No Huddle & Choice

Exclusive Prizms like Dragon Scale and Black Gold /8 offer breaker-friendly chase cards.

Retail Rundown

Blaster-exclusive Purple Shock and mega-only Bronze autos supply affordable entry points for set builders.

Case Hits

Downtown, Mythical, and the new Rocket Fuel inserts headline the SSP tier for sealed case chasers.

Quarterbacks & Playmakers

Zero in on these 2024 rookies and veterans driving early Optic demand.

Caleb Williams • Chicago Bears

Rated Rookie Autos and Holo Silver parallels are pacing pre-season auctions thanks to the Bears' revamped offense.

Track Caleb Williams

Jayden Daniels • Washington Commanders

Aqua /299 and Black Pandora /25 parallels are trending up as camp buzz builds around the dual-threat QB.

Track Jayden Daniels

Marvin Harrison Jr. • Arizona Cardinals

Downtown SSPs and Orange /199 parallels showcase the Cardinals' top target and deliver strong resale margins.

Track Marvin Harrison Jr.

C.J. Stroud • Houston Texans

Second-year on-card autos and Velocity parallels add stability to Optic rip value alongside the rookie class.

Track C.J. Stroud

Market Check: Last 30 Days

Use these trending CardSense comps to benchmark sealed wax and singles.

Card Grade 30-Day Avg. Trend
2024 Optic Caleb Williams Rated Rookie Auto PSA 10 Gem Mint $1,350 ▲ +10%
2024 Optic Jayden Daniels Black Pandora /25 PSA 9 Mint $780 ▲ +7%
2024 Optic Downtown Marvin Harrison Jr. BGS 9.5 Gem Mint $925 ■ 0%
2024 Optic C.J. Stroud Gold Vinyl /10 PSA 10 Gem Mint $2,400 ▼ -3%

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