Commanders Owner Splashes $500K on a Jayden Daniels Card
Rare Rookie Card Acquisition Marks a Milestone in Trading Card History
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris made a stunning purchase, acquiring a sought-after Jayden Daniels rookie card for a half-million dollars. This high-profile transaction, finalized at a card collectors’ event, underscores the burgeoning value of sports memorabilia and the quarterback’s rising star.
The Record-Breaking Deal
At the Topps Trade Night, following the Fanatics Fest, Harris agreed to the hefty price tag. The card in question, a 2024 Panini Prizm Black Finite one-of-one, was presented to Harris alongside the young quarterback himself. The deal was orchestrated by Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin, who acted as the impromptu auctioneer.
Washington Commanders owner Josh Harris bought the Jayden Daniels Prizm Black Finite 1/1 for $500,000. This makes it the most expensive Jayden Daniels card sale ever. 🤯
Rothcards, the previous owner of the card, agreed to the deal during Trade Night at Fanatics Fest, also… pic.twitter.com/Cq2VrfZe5E
— Fanatics Collect (@FanaticsCollect) June 22, 2025
“Alright one time, half a million dollars. You want it? From Josh Harris, with Jayden here right now.”
—Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO
The sports collectibles market continues to surge, with a 2024 Panini Prizm Jayden Daniels card selling for an unprecedented price. The sports card industry reached over $5.4 billion in sales in 2023, an increase of 12% from the previous year (IBISWorld 2024).
The Card’s Journey
The story of the card’s journey to Harris is remarkable. Initially, the card was acquired from a pack by a collector known as “Dr. Moist Muffins.” The collector, Dr. Ojash Raval, spent a mere $36 for the rights in a box break. Subsequently, the card’s value skyrocketed, attracting significant attention.
Josh Roth, along with Jacob Ramos, of Rothcards then secured the card from “Dr. Moist Muffins.” Their fortuitous meeting with Rubin before the Topps Trade Night led to the eventual sale. The duo held onto the card, anticipating its value would increase with the momentum of the upcoming NFL season.
In an interview, Roth shared that their goal was to strike when the time felt right. They had initially hoped for a seven-figure payday, but seeing the opportunity, they seized the moment to sell. The experience was memorable, as Ramos noted it “really happened so fast.”
