Category Archives: NFL

NFL, University of Texas

Vasher, Nathan ‘The Interceptor’

CARDS: UT Upper Deck 2011 HACK, 2004 Bowman, 2004 Donruss Elite, 2004 Leaf Rookies & Stars RUBY, 2004 Leaf Rookies & Stars, 2004 Upper Deck Sweet Spot, 2006 Topps, 2006 Topps All Pro Relics, 2006 Topps Total, 2006 Topps Turkey Red, 2006 Upper Deck Ultimate
ACQUIRED: 2025, IP- Paid signing

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Dangerous DB and return man Nathan Vasher played college ball at Texas from 2000-’03.
  • He tied the school record, notching 17 picks and had 64 pass deflections over his college career.
  • Also set the school mark with 1,314 punt return yards and 2 TDs.
  • Selected in the 4th round of the 2004 draft by the Chicago Bears.
  • After the first month of the season, established himself as a starter in the defensive secondary.
  • Led the NFC in 2005 with 8 picks, and returned a missed field goal 108 yards for a TD.
  • In 2006 injuries began to impact his playing time- a theme throughout the remainder of his career.
  • Signed with the Chargers in 2010, before heading over to the Detroit Lions, finishing his career there in 2011.
  • Over his 7 year career, Vasher started 51 of 87 games, and posted 193 total tackles, and 20 picks for 368 yards and 2 TDs.
  • From 2011-’20, Vash built up his coaching resume and skills at the high school and college level.

ACCOLADES:

  • Texas Hall of Honor 2017
  • Pro Bowl 2005
  • Second Team All Pro 2005

NOTES:

I went all out for a paid signing of Lifetime Longhorn Nathan Vasher. He doesn’t sign TTM ever so to see something pop of him nearby I jumped out of my seat to go. I had also just finished his UT Upper Deck 2011 HACK card so it seemed fortuitous for the event to happen.

Then it got complicated. My friend couldn’t go so he stacked his needs on my needs. He doesn’t like black sharpies. Also I absolutely hate driving downtown for signings. Like 6th street bar… finding parking etc… Then it seemed that Vasher was cool with signing a few, but not signing all. In the end he did so graciously- but only in black, so that became an issue. The host didn’t really give me a great deal, and with my phone about to die, I just had to eat the costs. That being said Nate really did like his UT card I did of him.

The promoter also really liked my UT HACK card so we traded some cards in order to make that happen. He told me his daughter really likes UT branded cards and since Vasher really didn’t have one that she’d really like that. (Later I saw him post the card on a buy, sell, trade group on Facebook…)

With all these autographs in mind, I’m done with the hunt for Nathan Vasher, pretty much knocking out all his cards at once in one fell swoop.

CFL, NFL, The Spring League, ufl, usfl

Colburn II, Matt

CARDS: Upper Deck UFL 2024 Certified, Upper Deck UFL 2025 Gold Certified, Upper Deck UFL 2025 Certified
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2026. Trade, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Matt Coburn initially signed with Louisville in 2015, but close to signing day, was told the school ‘had no room for him’,
  • Signed with Wake Forest the following year ran for 2,528 yards, finishing 6th in school history.
  • Undrafted in 2019, signed with the Los Angeles Rams but didn’t make the squad.
  • Joined the XFL in 2020 seeing little action with the New York Guardians in two contests before the league folded due to COVID.
  • Played in The Spring League that year for the TSL Blues.
  • Signed with the Toronto Argonauts in 2021 but didn’t make the squad.
  • Played for the USFL Philadelphia Stars in 2022.
  • Ran 102 times for 457 yards and 8 TDs, and caught 18 passes for 150 yards and a TD for the Stars in 4 starts (10 games).
  • After short stints with the Jaguars and again with the Stars in ’23, was selected by the Michigan Panthers during the UFL dispersal draft.
  • Led the Panthers with 90 carries for 401 yards and 4 TDs in 8 games.
  • Injuries derailed most of his 2025 campaign, as he saw action in only 3 games, rushing 22 times for 101 yards and a 23 yard TD.

ACCOLADES:

  • USFL Sportsman of the Year 2022

NOTES:

The photo on this UFL 2025 card is fantastic. I really like the clear expression on his face along with the juxtaposition of his figure against the yellow background.

TRADE DETAILS:

I traded away a triple signature UFL card for EJ PERRY, HAKEEM BUTLER, CODY LATTIMER, DONALD PAYNE, and MATT COBURN II. (Later in the month I’d pull that same triple signature card again anyway.)

NFL, XFL

Reynolds, Keenan

CARD: Topps Certified 2020
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2026

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Keenan Reynolds was a record setting quarterback who played at Navy from 2012-’15.
  • With his legs, he set multiple school and NCAA QB records, including most TDs rushing in a game (7), and career records with 88 rushing TDs, 4,559 yards rushing, and carries 978.
  • Passing sparingly throughout his college career, Reynolds was viewed as a WR by most NFL teams.
  • Selected in the 6th round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
  • On and off the practice squad, and was eventually cut in 2017.
  • Signed by Redskins later that year.
  • Signed with Seahawks in 2018 and was on and off the active roster from the practice squad.
  • Ultimately cut in 2019 and signed with the Seattle Dragons of the XFL for play in 2020.
  • Saw action in 2 games, posting 6 catches for 98 yards, (a 68 yard TD) and a two point conversion.
  • As of 2026, does color commentary for Navy games.

ACCOLADES:

  • Navy Number Retired: #19
  • Pat Tillman Award

NOTES:

Slowly picking up these Topps 2020 certified autographs and I couldn’t pass this one up for 3 bucks.