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Panini signs Tennessee QB Joe Milton III to trading card, memorabilia deal
Panini has announced an exclusive, multi-year partnership with University of Tennessee quarterback and 2024 NFL Draft prospect Joe Milton III.
Panini’s partnership with Milton, the MVP of the 2022 Capital One Orange Bowl, includes exclusive autographed trading cards and memorabilia. Milton will also be featured in Panini’s Collegiate and NIL products this fall, as well as select marketing campaigns.
The first Panini product for Milton will be an Instant Card celebrating his performance in the Vols’ 41-20 victory over SEC rival South Carolina, when he threw for 239 yards and a touchdown. The card is available at Panini's website beginning Oct. 5.
“Joe is a great player and an outstanding addition to our talented athlete roster,” said Jason Howarth, senior vice president of marketing and athlete relations for Panini America. “We are excited to be working with him and offering his autograph trading cards and memorabilia to fans.”
Milton joins a host of collegiate athletes Panini has recently signed to exclusive card and memorabilia deals, including: Texas quarterbacks Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning; University of Washington quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and wide receiver Rome Odunze; USC wide receiver Zachariah Branch; top LSU MLB prospects Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes; 2023 NBA Draft picks Amen and Ausar Thompson; 2024 NBA prospects Matas Buzelis and Ja’Kobe Walter; and 2025 NBA prospect Tre Johnson.
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