Panini Donruss Great X-Pectations represented the company's final push into football card manufacturing before losing their NFL license. Released in 2024, the set captured prospect enthusiasm during a transitional moment in the hobby, blending traditional Donruss design elements with forward-looking rookie content. Collectors valued these cards as the last new Panini football products before the license shifted to competitors. AJ Johnson's rookie card in this set appeals to fans building collections around emerging talent and Panini's final NFL releases. The card's design showcases the player alongside the set's signature X-Pectations branding, marking an important checkpoint in documenting the 2024 draft class before their professional careers unfold.