Panini Select Certified emerged during the final years of Panini's NFL license before losing exclusivity rights. The 2023 release captured a unique moment in hobby history, blending established design sensibilities with the rookie class that would define the next era of football. Select's certified parallels became collector favorites for their premium presentation and scarcity compared to base offerings. C.J. Stroud's rookie card in this set represents one of the most sought quarterback debuts from the class. Collectors pursue Select Certified rookies for their visual appeal and the set's reputation for quality production, making early cards of franchise signal-callers particularly desirable to those building collections around ascending talent.