Football

Panini inks autograph and trading card agreement with Kyler Murray

Kyler Murray, expected to be drafted No. 1 overall in the 2019 NFL Draft, has signed a deal with Panini for autographs and trading cards.
By Bert Lehman
MAR 15, 2019

Panini America recently announced that it reached an agreement with former Oklahoma University quarterback Kyler Murray for trading cards and autographs.

Murray’s first officially licensed trading cards and autographs will arrive later this month in Panini America’s 2019 Prizm Draft Picks Football. His first officially licensed NFL trading cards will release in April inside the company’s 2019 Score Football product.

“Kyler is one of the most dynamic playmakers to enter the NFL Draft and he has raised the level of excitement for this entire draft class since declaring,” said Panini America CEO Mark Warsop. “We’re thrilled to be able to partner with him to deliver to fans and collectors his only officially licensed trading cards and autograph cards for the 2019 season. Because of his spectacular college accomplishments and his extraordinary potential in the NFL, Murray will be a driving force in the success of our products not just during his 2019 rookie season but in the many years to come as well.”

In addition to producing trading cards of Murray, Panini America will incorporate the former Sooner standout on product packaging and in various marketing initiatives throughout the 2019 season.

“I’m honored to partner with a best-in-class brand like Panini America and look forward to having some fun with the cards,” Murray said.