Panini Donruss represented a landmark moment for the hobby when it launched in 2016 as the first major licensed set following Upper Deck's departure. The brand channeled classic Donruss aesthetics—bold designs, clean photography, and accessible production—creating an immediate favorite among collectors rediscovering the brand's heritage. The 2017 release continued this momentum, establishing Donruss as a mainstay in modern football card collecting. Jalen Ramsey's rookie card from this set captures him early in his NFL career, before his trajectory as one of football's elite defensive backs became undeniable. Collectors pursue his Donruss rookie for its iconic design and the card's significance in documenting the beginning of his professional journey—a moment that proved far more consequential than many anticipated at the time.