USA Football is the official youth football development partner of the NFL, its 32 teams and the NFL Players Association and manages U.S. national teams for international competition. Recently graduated high-school recruits will represent the United States in the annual International Bowl game against Canada. As the exclusive trading card partner of USA Football, this game gives Upper Deck the opportunity to capture great imagery of these future stars as well as autographs and game-worn memorabilia to use for a trading card set.
What collectors really love about Upper Deck’s annual USA Football trading card product however is the fact it gives them the opportunity to get the first licensed trading cards of prospects who will not have another licensed trading cards until they move on from college and head to the pros. It is the ultimate football prospect collectors trading card set. And with incredible alumni like Jameis Winston, Todd Gurley, Kevin Hogan and many more who have been included in the set previously, it’s easy to see why it is always so popular.
The 2014 product features great names as well with top recruits who are making waves in the college ranks now. Below are some of the key names to watch for as you open packs of 2014 Upper Deck USA Football!
Justin Jackson – RB – Northwestern
Greer Martini – LB – Notre Dame
Saeed Blacknall – WR – Penn State
Jonathan Hilliman – RB – Boston College
What makes the product interesting is it also contains content from Team Canada prospects including autograph cards. With the game having a greater international scope, it’s only a matter of time for one of these young stars to make it big!
Check out some of the other cool content in the product!
Look for 2014 Upper Deck USA Football in stores now or on Upper Deck’s online store!
