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Emmitt Smith Rookie Card Value & Most Valuable Cards
As of October 29, 2026, the most popular Emmitt Smith card is the 1990 Score, listed from $75 on eBay.
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The ranking
- 1990 Score
Base Card
One of his most recognized rookies and a cornerstone of an Emmitt collection. Unnumbered; value is driven by condition, with high grades commanding premiums.
from $75 - 1990 Pro Set
Base Card
A popular rookie-year Pro Set issue from his 1990 draft year. Unnumbered and widely available; value is condition-driven.
from $15 - 1990 Fleer Update
Fleer Update
A rookie-year issue from the 1990 Fleer Update set. Unnumbered; value is condition-driven.
from $27.50
Fun fact
Emmitt Smith is the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 career yards, a record that still stands. He won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys and was the league MVP in 1993.
- 1990 Action Packed Rookie Update
Action Packed Rookie Update
Card #34A distinctive embossed rookie from the 1990 Action Packed Rookie Update set. Unnumbered; value is condition-driven.
from $19.99Recent salesSee all 3 sales
Date Grade Sold for Oct 18 Raw $6.99 Oct 13 Raw $3.47 Oct 9 Raw $6 - 1990 Topps Traded
Topps Traded
A rookie-year issue from the 1990 Topps Traded set. Unnumbered and accessible; value is condition-driven.
from $20
- 1990 Pro Set
Offensive Rookie of the Year
Card #800His Offensive Rookie of the Year card from the 1990 Pro Set set, listed as a rookie by price guides. Raw copies cost a couple of dollars, and PSA 10s sell for about $125.
from $25
Every Emmitt Smith rookie card is from 1990, the year Dallas drafted him in the first round. His five key rookies are the 1990 Score Supplemental (#101T), Pro Set (#685), Fleer Update (#U-40), Action Packed Rookie Update (#34) and Topps Traded (#27T), and this list ranks them by grail status and collector demand, with prices that update daily.
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Frequently asked
What is Emmitt Smith's most valuable card?
His 1990 Score rookie card in top grade is the anchor of his collection. Vintage rookies were never serial-numbered, so condition drives the price — pristine copies command the biggest premiums.
What are Emmitt Smith's rookie cards?
All of his rookie cards are from 1990. The five key ones are the 1990 Score Supplemental (#101T), the most valuable; Pro Set (#685), which shows him in his Florida uniform; Fleer Update (#U-40); Action Packed Rookie Update (#34); and Topps Traded (#27T). His 1990 Pro Set Offensive Rookie of the Year card (#800) is a cheaper bonus rookie.
How much is an Emmitt Smith rookie card worth?
It depends on the card and its grade. An ungraded 1990 Score Supplemental (#101T) sells for about $55, and PSA 10s have recently sold for about $2,100 to $2,450. The Action Packed Rookie Update (#34) runs about $800 to $1,000 in PSA 10, the Pro Set (#685) about $290 to $425, the Topps Traded (#27T) about $175 to $250, and the Fleer Update (#U-40) about $100 to $160. Check the live prices on each card above for today's market.
Why does Emmitt Smith have so many rookie cards?
By 1990 the hobby had many competing card makers, and as a first-round pick he was featured in most of their sets. That gives collectors a wide range of rookies to chase at different price points.
What's the most affordable Emmitt Smith rookie to start with?
His 1990 base issues from Score and Pro Set are widely available and inexpensive — the easiest entry point into an Emmitt collection.
Which Emmitt Smith card is best to get graded?
His most iconic 1990 rookies reward grading most, since their value climbs sharply with condition. Centering and sharp corners make a big difference — compare recent graded sales before paying to grade.
Are Emmitt Smith cards a good investment?
Sports cards are collectibles, not guaranteed investments — values move with hobby demand and can fall as fast as they rise. This page is for research and enjoyment, not financial advice; buy what you love and do your own homework.
What's a fun fact about Emmitt Smith?
Emmitt Smith is the NFL's all-time leading rusher with 18,355 career yards, a record that still stands. He won three Super Bowls with the Cowboys and was the league MVP in 1993.
What's the most expensive Emmitt Smith card for sale?
As of October 29, 2026, the most expensive Emmitt Smith card on our list that's for sale is the 1990 Score (#1), listed from $75 on eBay. Prices update daily.
What's the best Emmitt Smith card under $100?
As of October 29, 2026, it's the 1990 Score — #1 on our list of the 6 most popular Emmitt Smith cards — listed from $75 on eBay. Prices update daily.
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How we rank these cards
We rank by popularity — how coveted a card is — not by price alone. A card rises on its iconic standing (flagship rookies, on-card autographs, and marquee inserts), its scarcity (low serial numbers and true one-of-ones), and collector demand, with market value as a strong signal. The most expensive card isn't always the most popular.
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