2005 SP Authentic Redemption Set Aaron Rodgers ROOKIE PATCH AUTO /5 #252 BGS 8.5 NM-MT+

A California boy born and raised, Aaron Rodgers wanted one thing heading into the 2005 NFL Draft—to play quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers. Rodgers had supported the team ever since he was a kid, and with the Niners holding the first overall pick in that year’s draft, he was confident that San Fran would make his boyhood dream come true. But when NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue stepped to the podium to announce the 49ers’ pick, he did not call Rodgers’ name. Instead, it was Alex Smith out of Utah that would be taking snaps in the bay. More than two decades later, it is safe to say the 49ers likely regret their choice. Smith’s time in San Francisco yielded mixed results while, despite riding the bench for his first three seasons, Rodgers developed into a franchise QB and led Green Bay to a Super Bowl in just his fifth year in the league. Today, Rodgers stands as one of the greatest quarterbacks to play the game, having been named the NFL's MVP four times. His 2005 SP Authentic autographed jersey card belongs in the top tier of Rodgers' rookie cards. While the base version is numbered /99, it has three premium parallels including this /5 Autographed Patches version. It was originally distributed via redemption, which has long since expired. This parallel adds not just a more desirable swatch but its extreme rarity and connection to an already elite issue makes it one of the most important Aaron Rodgers cards ever produced. Just one copy of this card has a higher grade in the BGS registry than this Mint 9. Subgrades include 9.5 for Surface and Centering. The certification number on this card has been checked against the third-party grader's online database and is active as of 04/13/2026.