Buzz Break: 2017 Panini Contenders Draft Picks football (blaster)

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The box: 2017 Panini Contenders Draft Picks football cards (blaster box)
Where to buy: BlowoutCards.com (for hobby) 

Packs per box: 7
Cards per pack: 6
Cards in this box: 42
Base set completion: 
26 of 100 (26 percent)
Duplicates: 0

Notable players found on base cards – Jerry Rice, Eli Manning, Peyton Manning, John Elway, Tom Brady, Terry Bradshaw, Andrew Luck, Dan Marino, Fran Tarkenton, Brian Bosworth, Khalil Mack, Von Miller, Cam Newton, Jared Goff, Drew Brees, Matt Ryan

Insert cards: 14 (all in gallery below with some base)
Collegiate Connections (1) – Ricky Williams & D'onta Foreman
Game Day Tickets (4) – Samaje Perine, Patrick Mahomes II, Travis Rudolph, Cooper Kupp
Old School Colors (2) – Bo Jackson, Carson Wentz
Passing Grades (2) – Deshaun Watson, Dak Prescott
Rush Week (2) – Samaje Perine, Wayne Gallman
School Colors (3) – Leonard Fournette, Deshaun Watson, Corey Davis

Autographs/Memorabilia: 2
Blue Draft Ticket autographs (1) – Hardy Nickerson
College Ticket autographs (1) – Matt Milano 

What's Buzz-worthy: Here's another bargain-bin break ... As said in a past break of this, these colorful and striking blasters -- neon orange along with Mike Williams on the box -- are just as energetic on the inside. Like past years, there are two autos per box and a mess of inserts along with a modest amount of base cards from a relatively small set. There are big names of the recent past, players of Hall of Fame caliber and guys who were just drafted this year. This one is cheap fun -- but a quality release that's perfect for fans of certain schools. You won't find those elite names in every box when it comes to ink -- that's about the only drawback. This box had a fifth-round pick in Milano and a Draft Ticket auto for a guy who went undrafted but has dad played 16 seasons in the NFL. The star power in the base set here is so good, though there's plenty available. These are a fun rip that football fans should get a piece of if they have any interest in the college game.

Product Grade: A
Box Grade: A-
Fun Grade: A

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