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NFL, ufl

Mond, Kellen

CARDS: Panini Elite 2021, Panini Prism 2021, Panini Illusions 2021, Panini Mosaic 2021, Panini Contenders 2021 RotY, Panini Donruss 2021, Panini Prestige 2021, Score 2021, Panini Luminance 2021, Panini Absolute 2021, Panini Illusions 2021 (Vikings), Upper Deck UFL 2025
ACQUIRED: IP 2025, Brahmas Rally. eBay, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Kellen Mond played QB for Texas A&M from 2017-’20.
  • Over his college career he completed 801/1358 passes for 71 TDs to 27 interceptions.
  • He also ran for 1608 yards and 22 TDs on 438 carries.
  • Selected in the 3rd round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings.
  • Never really given a chance, as he was drafted by the FO, while HC Mike Zimmer wanted someone else.
  • He completed 2 of 3 passes for 5 yards in a backup role, despite never speaking to his head coach.
  • Signed with the Cleveland Browns after being cut in 2022 but didn’t make the team’s final roster.
  • Joined the Colts practice squad in 2023.
  • Signed with the New Orleans Saints in 2024 but didn’t make the squad.
  • Jumped to the UFL for the 2025 season where he was named the Brahmas starter.
  • Again Mond dropped right into a dysfunctional FO and coaching situation in San Antonio.
  • With HC Wade Philips health ailing, and a pitched battle for control inside the organization, their OC AJ Smith would quit abruptly after week 2.
  • Mond completed 98 of 171 passes for 850 yards and 2 TDs to 2 interceptions in 7 starts.
  • After the Brahmas were unceremoniously euthanized new ownership of the UFL, Mond did not return to the league for 2026.

ACCOLADES:

  • MVP 2021 Senior Bowl

NOTES:

Not going to lie. I took advantage of the event. There were no lines or gatekeepers. The players were highly accessible and friendly- and I was STACKED with cards. I think Kellen got through 15 of them before GM Marc Lillibridge came up and shooed me away. I took it like a champ and Kellen was kind enough to just sign, sign, sign. Kellen was pretty cool. We talked about Htown and the Woodlands for a bit. (I ended up sending 3 or 4 to Joe per our rolling agreement for him to send me additional cards and I skim a few for myself to add to my own).

I really think Kellen had some terrible, terrible luck falling into two dysfunctional front office/ head coaching situations. The UFL doesn’t know what it wants to be honestly. Is it a farm league to the NFL or a professional league of its own? Kellen has some great tools, but he just needs time and the UFL could’ve been a great place for him to grow.

NFL, ufl

Acho, Sam

CARD: Sage 2011
ACQUIRED: eBay, 2026

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Sam Acho displayed versatility, playing at LB, DE, and DT over his time at Texas from 2007-’10.
  • As team captain in 2010, he tallied 59 total tackles, 17 tackles for loss, 9 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles.
  • Selected in the 4th round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals.
  • After taking over for Joey Porter at OLB, Acho tallied 40 total tackles, 7 sacks, 2 pass deflections, and 4 forced fumbles, in 10 starts.
  • In 2012, Sam had 48 total tackles, 4 sacks, 3 pass deflections, and 2 interceptions.
  • With a new HC in town, Sam had to again battle his way into the starting job, but broke his fibia during the 3rd game ending his 2013 campaign.
  • Posted 31 total tackles, a sack, an interception and 3 pass deflections in 2014.
  • Joined the Chicago Bears in 2015 on a series of one year contracts.
  • Shared snaps in 2015 pulling in 39 total tackles, a forced fumble, and a pass deflections.
  • Played with Chicago through 2018, stating 25 contests, tallying 140 total tackles, 4 sacks, and 3 forced fumbles.
  • Signed with the Bills in 2019 but did not make the squad.
  • And then later spent the last 8 contests of the season on the Bucs before retiring.
  • Sam’s moved into the television world where he’s become a color man, sideline reporter and commentator- most notably on UFL broadcasts.

ACCOLADES:

  • Danny Wuerffel Trophy
  • William V Campbell Trophy

NOTES:

Well, well, well Sam. Two years ago, I was at a San Antonio Brahmas game, and Sam came walking out of the tunnel right next to my spot. He was friendly and shook my hand. I didn’t have a card of him at the time, so I printed out this Longhorn hack card I did.

During the ’25 season, I packed his cards this time and I was ready to go. He came out of the tunnel and I said hello to him and beckoned him over. When he realized I was going to ask for his autograph, he said he’d get me after he went to the bathroom. He then avoided me the entire game. When I asked him afterwards again, he avoided eye contact and kept it moving as he smirked… so I jokingly told him he went on the longest bathroom break I’d ever seen and that really sucked.

Comparing notes with other fans later who told me that Sam is quite the jerk to fans asking for autographs and the fact the UFL isn’t coming back to SA, I just went ahead and nabbed this nice looking Sage card.

I thought he’d be excited about his custom hack card- but whatever.

See Also: Hall of Disappointment

NFL, ufl

Rodgers, Amari

CARDS: Upper Deck UFL 2025 Certified, Upper Deck UFL 2025 Dual Signatures
ACQUIRED: ePack, 2025

CAREER SNAPSHOT:

  • Amari Rodgers played WR at Clemson from 2017-’20.
  • During his Senior campaign he caught 77 passes for 1,020 yards and seven TDs.
  • Over his college career (55 contests) he caught 181 passes for 2,144 yards and 15 touchdowns.
  • 3rd round pick of the Green Bay Packers in 2021.
  • Caught 8 receptions for 95 yards and fielded kicks for the Packers.
  • Cut after the 10th week and signed with the Texans in 2022.
  • Caught his first professional TD that season.
  • Released before the 2023 season and spent a few months on the Colts practice squad later that year.
  • Signed with the UFL Stallions at the tail end of the season.
  • Caught 14 passes for 195 yards and 2 TDs including a 50 yarder in 7 starts (2024).
  • Took on more of a reserve role in 2025 and posted nearly identical stats with 14 receptions for 175 yards, 2 TDs including a 43 yarder.
  • Left unprotected for 2026, Amari opted to retire instead of report to camp with the UFL Columbus Aviators.

NOTES:

Great cards and autographs of Amari Rodgers here. I remember the Texans back in 2022, picked up Amari Rodgers I felt to try to see if they could lure Deshaun Watson out of his self imposed retirement. (Glad it didn’t work.)