Fernando Mendoza
Las Vegas Raiders
- Base rookie
#301Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-11991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-FMRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-FMNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Which 2026 football rookie cards are confirmed?
Use the official Topps checklist to identify selected rookies, base card numbers, inserts, autographs, and material autographs. This is a verification tool, not a player ranking or price forecast.
- Product
- 2026 Topps Flagship Football
- Checklist status
- Confirmed
- Official availability
- August 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET
- Tracker reviewed
- August 15, 2026
The plain-English answer
Topps has published an official 2026 Topps Football checklist. That confirms the exact base card numbers and additional card-family codes shown below. A checklist entry confirms intended inclusion, but it does not tell you the future price or how a player will perform.
Topps says checklists reflect the intended product configuration and that actual contents and odds may vary.
Search the rookie-card dossiers
Team names are shown exactly as they appear in the Topps checklist.
12 of 12 selected rookies
Exact checklist match
Ty Simpson
Los Angeles Rams
- Base rookie
#302Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-21991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-TSRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-TSNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Garrett Nussmeier
Kansas City Chiefs
- Base rookie
#303Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-31991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-GNRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-GNNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Drew Allar
Pittsburgh Steelers
- Base rookie
#304Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-41991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-DARookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-DANFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Carson Beck
Arizona Cardinals
- Base rookie
#305Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-51991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-CBRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-CBNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Cade Klubnik
New York Jets
- Base rookie
#306Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-61991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-CKRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-CKNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Jeremiyah Love
Arizona Cardinals
- Base rookie
#309Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-91991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-JLRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-JLNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Carnell Tate
Tennessee Titans
- Base rookie
#318Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-181991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-CTRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-CTNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Jordyn Tyson
New Orleans Saints
- Base rookie
#320Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TR-201991 Topps Rookie- Rookie autograph
RPA-JTRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-JTNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
David Bailey
New York Jets
- Base rookie
#343Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
57RV-DBA1957 Rookie Variation- Rookie autograph
RPA-DBARookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-DBANFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Sonny Styles
Washington Commanders
- Base rookie
#347Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
91TRC-471991 Topps Rookie Chrome- Rookie autograph
RPA-SSRookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-SSNFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
Caleb Downs
Dallas Cowboys
- Base rookie
#363Rookies base checklist- Insert or variation
57RV-CDO1957 Rookie Variation- Rookie autograph
RPA-CDORookie Premiere Autographs- Rookie material autograph
NFLRMA-CDONFL Rookie Material Autograph Cards
This first release follows 12 selected rookies across four card families. The official Topps checklist includes more rookie subjects and additional inserts, parallels, relics, and autograph sets.
What each evidence status means
The label tells you what the official source proves and what it does not prove.
- Exact checklist match
- The official manufacturer checklist names the player and exact card code.
- Product announced
- The manufacturer describes a card family or product, but an exact player-level checklist entry has not been confirmed here.
- Awaiting checklist
- No exact official manufacturer entry has been added to this tracker. That is not proof that a card does not exist.
Use four fields to identify the card
A player name by itself is never enough for an exact match.
- Year and productStart with 2026 Topps Football. A similarly named card from another product is a separate issue.
- Player and listed teamMatch both to the checklist, while remembering that later roster changes do not rewrite the printed card.
- Card number or codeUse #301, RPA-FM, or another exact identifier in every search and sales comparison.
- Version detailsCheck the parallel name, serial numbering, autograph, relic, and any image variation before calling two cards the same.
How this tracker stays accurate
We update from manufacturer sources, record the review date, and keep card identity separate from market opinion. New products enter the tracker only after an official checklist or exact product source is available.
- Official manufacturer checklist for exact player and card-code confirmation
- Official product page for release timing and product-level descriptions
- No projected prices, future returns, or speculative player rankings
- Clear notes when a source describes intended configuration rather than guaranteed contents
Questions collectors ask
Which 2026 football rookie cards are officially confirmed?
Topps has published a 2026 Topps Football checklist. This tracker shows selected players whose exact base card and additional card-family codes appear in that official checklist. It is not a complete ranking of the class.
When does 2026 Topps Flagship Football release?
The official Topps product page lists August 21, 2026 at 1 p.m. Eastern as the availability time. Release timing can change, so check the linked Topps page before ordering.
Does a checklist entry guarantee that a card will be easy to find?
No. A checklist confirms that Topps intends the card to be part of the product. It does not state how often a specific card will appear unless official odds or serial numbering provide that information.
Is this a list of the best 2026 football rookie cards to buy?
No. The tracker is for card identification and checklist verification. It does not predict prices, player performance, investment returns, or future demand.
Why can a player's team on a card become outdated?
A checklist records how the manufacturer configured the product during production. Trades and roster changes can happen later, so use the checklist to identify the card and a current official team source for a live roster question.
Primary sources
Open the source and search the exact card code before using a listing title as evidence.