Top 5 most expensive NFL rookie cards ever sold feat. Patrick Mahomes

NFL rookie cards are a collector's item for football fans. They gain more value as players perform throughout their careers.

Here, we will be exploring the most valuable rookie cards of all time.

Top five most expensive rookie cards in NFL history

These are the five most expensive rookie cards in the history of the National Football League:

Honorable mention: Patrick Mahomes II Panini National Treasures card (2017) - $173,000

Patrick Mahomes is one of the best players in the NFL today, so it's no surprise that his rookie card is this valuable. Recently, a Patrick Mahomes produced by Panini sold for an impressive $173,000.

According to TMZ, the signed piece, which includes a patch of one of the two-time MVP's jerseys, is one of only 10 made. Furthermore, the card features a grade of a nearly perfect 9, with an autograph score of a pristine 10.

5. Patrick Mahomes (2017) Panini Prizm Gold Vinyl #269 - $570,000

Patrick Mahomes rookie cards are getting more valuable each year. The perennial Pro Bowler is racking up accolades and remains one of the most marketable stars in the league.

The Patrick Mahomes Gold Prizm rookie card sold for $528,000 at an auction in 2021.

4. Patrick Mahomes Panini National Treasure Patch Autograph #161 (2017) - $720,000

Patrick Mahomes has already won three Super Bowl rings in only seven seasons so far in the NFL, so it's not a surprise that he makes multiple appearances on this list.

Mahomes' National Treasures rookie patch auto card sold at Goldin Auctions for $840,000 in January 2021.

3. Justin Herbert (2020) National Treasures Platinum NFL Shield Autograph #158

Justin Herbert is one of the brightest talents in the NFL and a future star of the game. He is one of the most popular quarterbacks ever in Los Angeles, and he'll be aiming to bring glory to the much-maligned Chargers in the near future.

Herbert's National Treasures Platinum NFL Shield card is a one-of-a-kind asset. It featured a multicolored authentic memorabilia patch adorned with the NFL Shield logo, and was sold for $1,800,000 in 2022.

2. Tom Brady (2000) Playoff Contenders Championship Ticket Autograph #144 - $2.88 million

Tom Brady makes an entry on our list; it's only natural for the seven-time Super Bowl champion. The Tom Brady 2000 Playoff Contenders rookie ticket commands serious value.

This card was sold at an auction in June 2021 for a staggering $3,107,372, making it one of the most valuable rookie cards in history.

1. Patrick Mahomes (2017) National Treasures Platinum Autograph #161 - $4.3 million

The record for the most expensive rookie card sale in NFL history belongs to Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes dominated this list by appearing an impressive three times (excluding his honorable mention).

The Patrick Mahomes National Treasures Shield 1/1 card sold for $4.3 million at an auction.