Panini America has secured an exclusive autograph trading card deal with University of Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe, further expanding its roster of collegiate athletes. The junior standout will be featured across Panini’s collegiate product lines, including their Instant Card platform, which highlights top players and performances throughout the college football season. Milroe will also play a role in Panini’s marketing initiatives as part of this exciting new partnership.
Milroe has been a force on the field this season, amassing 23 total touchdowns (12 passing and 11 rushing) and throwing for nearly 1,500 yards. His leadership has helped guide Alabama to a 5-1 start. In 2023, Milroe led the Crimson Tide to an impressive 12-2 season, an SEC Championship title, and a spot in the College Football Playoff. For his efforts, he was named MVP of the SEC Championship Game and earned second-team All-SEC honors.
This partnership represents another milestone in Panini’s push into the collegiate Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) space. The company recently launched “Panini College,” a platform that allows athletes from partner universities to feature on their own Panini trading cards under the Panini NIL brand. The platform initially launched with athletes from Ohio State, Nebraska, and Texas and is set to expand to more schools and sports in the coming months.
“Jalen is one of the top talents in college football, and we’re thrilled to welcome him to our growing family of athletes,” said Jason Howarth, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Athlete Relations at Panini America. “As we continue to build out our Panini College platform, Jalen will be a key part of our efforts to offer fans exciting products and memorable collectibles.”
Milroe joins an impressive roster of college football stars with exclusive Panini deals, including Quinn Ewers, Arch Manning, Dylan Raiola, Julian Sayin, and Zachariah Branch. The partnership highlights Panini’s commitment to engaging with the next generation of football talent and delivering premium collectible experiences to fans.
Milroe expressed his excitement about the collaboration, saying, “Every kid dreams of having their own trading card, and now that dream has come true for me. Panini has some incredible brands, and I’m excited to work with them to create something special for college football fans.”
With Jalen Milroe’s growing success at Alabama and Panini’s expanding presence in the NIL space, this partnership promises to deliver unique trading card experiences that fans and collectors won’t want to miss.