2008 Bowman Sterling Rookie Blue Refractors Matt Ryan #BS1 BGS 8.5

This 2008 Bowman Sterling Rookie Blue Refractors card features quarterback Matt Ryan, graded 8.5 by BGS. Selected third overall in the 2008 NFL Draft, Ryan immediately established himself as a premier passer, earning AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors during his debut season.

Card Details

• Year: 2008
• Set: Bowman Sterling Rookie Blue Refractors
• Card Number: BS1
• Grading Company: BGS
• Grade: 8.5

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 3
• Population in Higher Grades: 43
• Total Graded Population: 47

Career Highlights

• Played college football for the Boston College Eagles in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts from 2003 to 2007.
• Played professionally for the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League from 2008 to 2021.
• Played professionally for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League in 2022.
• Named NFL Most Valuable Player, PFWA MVP, AP Offensive Player of the Year, and PFWA Offensive Player of the Year in 2016.
• Selected as a First-Team All-Pro and won the Bert Bell Award in 2016.
• Earned AP Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2008.
• Won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and the Manning Award in 2007, alongside All-American honors.
• Inducted into the Atlanta Falcons Ring of Honor in 2024.