Ahead of Super Bowl LX, where the Seattle Seahawks took on the New England Patriots, ClutchWith2Out dove into his latest hobby box pull. With a young rising star quarterback leading the Patriots into the Big Game, it felt like the perfect time to look at a product built around football’s next generation: 2025 Bowman U Chrome Hobby, made by Topps.
What is a ‘Hobby Box?’
In the world of sports card collecting, there are two types of boxes: hobby boxes and retail boxes. A “hobby box” is a more premium level of collecting that focuses on cards that may have a higher value than the standard sports cards you would often find in a retail box. Naturally, these hobby boxes carry a higher price tag as the chances of pulling more collector-focused cards is increased.
However, it’s worth noting that there is never a guarantee as to what types of cards you may pull.
Hobby boxes often include autographed cards, rookie cards, special insert cards, serial numbered cards, and short print (SP) or super short print (SSP) cards. This review focuses primarily on autographed cards.
Bowman U Chrome Product Breakdown
- Packs per box: 20
- Cards per pack: 4
- Total cards per box: 80
- Guaranteed autos per box: 2
- Retail price (approx.): ~$150
- Focus: College football rising stars
The dream with this product is landing a future hall of famer’s very first autographed card. I bought two hobby boxes, broke them both down, and valued every hit at current market rates. Here’s exactly what happened.
1. BOX ONE
ABSOLUTELY INSANE!
Talyn Taylor
Georgia Bulldogs · WR · Auto / 5
Red Color Match autograph numbered out of just 5, with his Instagram handle inscribed on the card. This is the headliner of the entire break — a stunning hit right out of the gate.
Bryce Underwood
Michigan · QB · #1 Recruit Last Season · 1ST BOWMAN /325
First Bowman card numbered out of 325 for last year’s top-ranked recruit. Underwood’s ceiling is as high as any quarterback in this set.
Case Hit
Eli Holstein
Pittsburgh · QB · Freshman
Dean’s List Case Hit. Holstein is one of the most intriguing freshman quarterbacks in the country and this is a legit chase card.
Auto /299
Brendon Sorsby
Cincinnati · QB → Texas Tech (Transfer Portal #2 Overall)
Autographed card out of 299. Sorsby was the overall #2 ranked player in the transfer portal heading to Texas Tech — a big name with a lot of upside.
Super Short Print (SSP)
Oregon Duck Mascot
This is the first Bowman Super Short Print. This thing shows up in roughly 1 out of every 1,168 hobby boxes. Pulling a mascot SSP is a lottery-level hit and a massive chase card for Oregon collectors.
Estimated Current Box Value | ~$500
A Talyn Taylor /5 auto, a mascot super short print, and hits on Underwood, Holstein, and Sorsby — this box was a monster. And with Holstein, Underwood, and Sorsby, one of those could be worth thousands down the road if the right career unfolds.
2. BOX TWO
SOLID UPSIDE POTENTIAL
Box two wasn’t as explosive in current market value — but the player quality is real, and several of these cards have meaningful room to grow.
Justin Marshall
Colorado State → Liberty · RB · Auto /150
First auto of the box, numbered out of 150. Marshall topped 1,000 rushing yards at Colorado State this year before transferring to Liberty.
A 1,000-yard repeat next season could move this card nicely.
AJ Turner
Minnesota · RB · 1ST BOWMAN / 225
Numbered first Bowman out of 225. Turner put up 800+ rushing yards and six touchdowns in 2024 before an injury cut into his 2025.
Here’s hoping for a full recovery — the talent is undeniable.
Numbered /225
Joe Royer
Cincinnati · TE
Royer posted back-to-back 400+ yard receiving seasons at Cincinnati and is considered one of the top tight ends entering this spring’s NFL Draft.
Draft stock will dictate this card’s near-term value.
Numbered /325
Maalik Murphy
Texas → Duke → Oregon State · QB
Murphy had a really nice year at Duke in 2024 before transferring to Oregon State, where he had a tougher go of it. He’s staying at Oregon State for 2026 — and the talent has always been there.
A bounce-back year could do a lot for this card.
Auto /299
Miller Moss
Louisville · QB · 1ST BOWMAN
First Bowman autograph numbered out of 299. Moss had a solid year at Louisville and is heading into the draft as a potential late-round pick. I like this kid’s upside — if an NFL team develops him right, this card has legs.
Notable Base Cards
Box two also included solid base cards — Tyler Simpson and Durell Robinson both stood out as names worth keeping an eye on as their college careers develop.
Estimated Current Box Value | ~$55
Roughly $50–60 in current market value. Not a bang-the-table box, but the player quality is real and several of these cards can move meaningfully with the right performances in 2026.
Final Thoughts — Are These Worth It?
Between two boxes at roughly $150 each, I came out well ahead in total value — and that’s before accounting for the long-term upside on cards like Underwood, Holstein, Sorsby, and even Moss.
Cards are commodities. Values shift with performances, draft positions, breakout seasons, and injuries. Bowman U Chrome is one of the products where that upward movement is most realistic — because you’re collecting a player’s very first card before the world fully knows who they are.
Whether you’re opening blaster boxes, hobby boxes, or mega boxes — this product consistently delivers value for now and potential for the future. A definite must-have for anyone who loves tomorrow’s stars.
