NFL Super Sophomores to buy now

Second year NFL players always have a spotlight on them, especially if they had a successful rookie campaign. The question always looms as to whether or not that first season was a fluke, or something to build on for the future. Here are some sophomore players to look at buying today.

Drake Maye, QB - New England Patriots

Drake Maye has made a leap already from his rookie season. In just seven games he has 12 touchdowns, he only had 15 total last year in 13 games. And he is only 500 yards shy of his season total yards from last year, and he's played about half the games this year as last.

Personal statistics aside, he has his team sitting in first place in the AFC East with a 5-2 record. And they still play the Giants, Browns, Dolphins, and Jets twice, poised to make a run for the AFC East title this year.

One of Drake Mayes best card sales is from the 2024 Topps Resurgence products. His rookie patch auto (RPA) with a three-colored patch, graded a PSA Mint 9, went for $850 on October 24, 2025. according to 130 Point.

Kimani Vidal, RB - Los Angeles Chargers

After a sub-par rookie season in 2024, Los Angeles Chargers running back Kimani Vidal was waived on August 26, 2025 as part of the final roster cuts. He was signed to the practice squad and wasn't promoted to the active roster until after week 4.

Although he didn't hit the field until week 5, Vidal has already had two 100-yard games out of just four he's played this season. He has accumulated 279 yards total when he had just 155 in 2024.

Vidal's pricing is extremely economical. A search of eBay sold listings for his autograph cards shows most going for under $20. The above card, a black gold, licensed rookie autographed card, numbered to just 60, sold for $20.50 on October 7, 2025, just before his call up to the active roster.

Michael Penix, Jr., QB - Atlanta Falcons

Michael Penix, jr., drafted at No. 8 overall surprisingly by the Atlanta Falcons, just over a month after signing Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract. While he sat the first chunk of the season, he was thrust into the starting role when Cousins wire mired in a slump. He's been the starter since.

In the same amount of games as 2024, he's already doubled his yardage and is just two scores shy of his 2024 touchdown totals. He's elevated Bijan Robinson and Kyle Pitts with his play and has his team sitting at 3-3.

The Downtown insert is always a great buy for any player. Penix has a great one with the RC logo, and according to eBay sold listings, a PSA 10 GEM MT copy is going to run you around $700 to $800. The most recent was sold on October 22, 2025.

Keon Coleman, WR - Buffalo Bills

Keon Coleman is slowly gaining that No. 1 reciever option title in Buffalo. With a quarterback like Pro Bowler Josh Allen, being a wideout with the Bills is always a career booster. While he's been quiet since his week one, 112 yard performance, he does have the talent to elevate his hobby value.

When a player, on an elite team with an elite quarterback, is having some slow performances, it can be a great value with the potential just sitting there.

One of his best cards out there, his 2024 Panini Prizm No Huddle rookie autograph, can be bought for under $200. The last sale, according to eBay sold listings, was $169.90 on October 16, 2025. But, if you're in the market for something cheaper, you can grab a card like his 2024 Topps Chrome green refractor autographed, graded PSA 10, for under $50. One sold for $47.77 on October 14, 2025.