Football Cards
By Nick Tylwalk, About.com Guide to Sports Cards
America's most popular sport makes great cards for collectors. From previews and reviews of new releases to information on all of the top rookies, inserts and autograph cards, the resources here can help you build a great NFL football card collection.
News and Resources
What's happening on and off the football field has a direct effect on what's hot in the hobby. Keep your finger on the pulse with the latest football card news and resources.
2008 Product Reviews
Matt Ryan and Darren McFadden are among the rookies to make their first appearances in 2008 football sets. Upper Deck, Topps and Donruss are ready with a host of different brands.
- SP Rookie Edition
- Topps Letterman
- UD Masterpieces
- Bowman
- Leaf Limited
- SP Rookie Threads
- Donruss Gridiron Gear
- Leaf Certified Materials
- Finest
- Topps Kickoff
- Playoff Absolute Memorabilia
- Bowman Sterling
- Topps Chrome
- Score / Select
- Topps Stadium Club
- Donruss Threads
- Topps
- Donruss Classics
- Donruss Elite
- Topps Rookie Progression
2008 Rookie Card Checklists
The NFL welcomes a class of 2008 rookies that is deep at several positions collectors love, including running back and quarterback. These rookie checklists are updated as more sets hit the market and will help you track down all the cards of your favorite newcomer.
Veteran Rookie Card Checklists
Rookie cards drive the hobby and form the cornerstone of collections everywhere. Whether your favorite NFL star has been in the league for one season or over a decade, make sure you don't miss out on any of his top first-year issues with these handy rookie card checklists.
- Adrian Peterson
- Ben Roethlisberger
- Brady Quinn
- Brett Favre
- Calvin Johnson
- DeAngelo Williams
- Ed Reed
- Eli Manning
- Jay Cutler
- LaDainian Tomlinson
- Larry Fitzgerald
- Peyton Manning
- Randy Moss
- Reggie Bush
- Reggie Wayne
- Ryan Grant
- Steven Jackson
- Tom Brady
- Tony Romo
- Vince Young
Set Checklists
Want some help figuring out which players you need to finish off the set you're working on building? These football set checklists could be just the ticket.
Card Galleries
Collectors are completists by nature, but it's not possible to own every football card produced in a given season. These card galleries can help you catch up on more of what's out there.