Panini America Tips Cap to One Spectacular Dante Fowler Jr. New Era Hat Card (Video)
Just seconds after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced during the 2015 NFL Draft that the Jacksonville Jaguars had selected linebacker Dante Fowler Jr. with the third overall pick, the first thing the former Florida Gator did was make his way down to Chicago's Auditorium Theatre stage, stopping en route to slip on his official New Era Jaguars Draft Hat. Perhaps unbeknownst…
Panini America at the NFL Draft: 2015 Score Rookie Cards in Real Time (Day 2 Gallery)
CHICAGO -- During Thursday night’s first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the collector-coveted skill positions made an early splash with quarterbacks Jameis Winston and Marcus Mariota going first and second overall, respectively, followed by top receivers Amari Cooper (fourth overall), Kevin White (seventh overall) and running back Todd Gurley (10th overall) rounding out the top 10. Other promising collector-friendly weapons such as receiver…
The Panini America Real-Time Reveal: 2015 Score Rookie Cards of Top NFL Draft Picks
CHICAGO -- Thirty-two different times tonight during the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, league commissioner Roger Goodell will call out a name and make a dream come true for one of the most talented young football players on the planet. And just a few weeks later, Panini America will fulfill some dreams of its own by releasing the first officially licensed NFL Rookie Cards of tomorrow’s…
Panini America On Location at the 2015 NFL Draft: The NFLPA Rookie Debut (Gallery)
CHICAGO -- For many NFL fans, the 2015 NFL Draft begins later tonight when the first round opens. But for Panini America, intense draft activity began in earnest earlier this week with Tuesday's 2015 NFLPA Rookie Debut. Now in its fifth season, the NFLPA Rookie Debut has long afforded Panini America officials an opportunity to have meaningful interaction with many of…
Top NFL Draft Prospects Claim Center Stage in 2015 Contenders Draft Picks Football
Tomorrow night in Chicago, the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft will commence amid much pomp and circumstance, the first of three frenzied days that will irrevocably shape the rest of the 2015 season. Will Florida State quarterback Jameis Winston go first overall to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Will Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota follow when the Tennessee Titans pick…
First Cards, Draft Town Memories Highlight Panini America’s 2015 NFL Draft Strategy
CHICAGO -- Tomorrow night in the Windy City, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell will kickoff the 2015 NFL Draft by reading the name of the first overall selection from a well-traveled draft card. But it's Panini America's draft cards -- the ones previewing the 2015 Score Football design and featuring such coveted draft picks as Jameis Winston, Marcus Mariota, Amari Cooper…
Panini America Inks Marcus Mariota to First Licensed NFL Trading Card Agreement
Panini America, the world’s largest sports and entertainment collectibles company, announced today that it has signed former Oregon Ducks quarterback and 2014 Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota to a trading card and autograph agreement for the 2015 season that will include Mariota’s first licensed NFL and collegiate trading cards and autographed trading cards. As part of the agreement, Mariota will…
2015 Contenders Draft Picks Football Takes Top NFL Stars Back to School (Gallery)
LAS VEGAS -- Yesterday at the 2015 Industry Summit, Panini America's upcoming 2015 Contenders Draft Picks Football was a primary topic of conversation. Jason Howarth, the company's Vice President of Marketing, talked about it with ESPN's Prim Siripipat for an upcoming Mint Condition segment. A few hours later, Senior Director of Product Development Jim Stefano touched on the upcoming product…