Key Information2026 Bowman Football
The first flagship Bowman NFL release in a decade, and the first to put licensed NFL players and college (NIL) prospects in one box. Two products in one: a 2026 NFL rookie class plus 1st Bowman cards of college players who won't be NFL rookies until 2027 or later.
12 boxes per case
8 boxes per case
Exclusive: Gridiron /125, X-Fractors
Biggest chase cards
Chrome beats paper across the board. Autographs are hard-signed and are the main draw of the product.
Grails
- Arch Manning Chrome Prospect Auto BCPA-AMA — his first Topps card after leaving Panini exclusivity. Low-numbered Refractors are the card of the set.
- Arch Manning 1st Bowman Chrome ALT-1 and paper BPP-ALT1
- Kamario Taylor Chrome Prospect Auto BCPA-KT — 1st Bowman Chrome auto of one of the top college chases; also in Buzz Factor Autos BFA-KT
- Dual NIL Autos (/5 and 1/1 only): Underwood / Tom Brady, CJ Carr / Joe Montana, Bachmeier / Steve Young
- Cross-Sport Dual Autos (/5, 1/1): Burrow / Paul Skenes, Anthony Edwards / Stafford, Vince Young / Kevin Durant
- SuperFractor 1/1s of Manning, Carr, Underwood, Mendoza, Love
Case hits & premium inserts
- Anime NFL & NIL — Mahomes, Allen, Burrow, Brady, Lamar; NIL side has Manning, Carr, Underwood
- Bowman GPK — Garbage Pail Kids crossover; Mahomes, Brady, Manning, Carr
- Spotlights and Crystallized — returning Bowman favorites
- 1955 All American Autos — Barry Sanders, Marino, Emmitt Smith, Ray Lewis, Steve Young in college uniforms
- FDI autos /14 and FDI parallels /8 — First Day Issue boxes only
Solid hits
- Chrome Rookie Autos of Mendoza, Jeremiyah Love, Carnell Tate, Jordyn Tyson, Caleb Downs
- Veteran Chrome Autos — Josh Allen, Burrow, Jayden Daniels, Drake Maye, Jefferson, Puka Nacua
- Red RC Variations — short prints eligible for Fanatics FanCash rewards tied to milestones, starting with Rookie of the Year
- Numbered Chrome Refractors (/50 and lower) of any top prospect
Players to know
Hobby consensus: the college side carries this release; the 2026 NFL rookie class is seen as less exciting than recent years.
College prospects (1st Bowman)
| Player | Pos / School | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| ★ Arch Manning | QB · Texas | Top 2027 No. 1 pick candidate; Topps debut |
| ★ Kamario Taylor | QB · Mississippi State | Top chase; Spotlights, Verified, Buzz Factor auto |
| ★ CJ Carr | QB · Notre Dame | Heisman and draft buzz; Montana dual auto |
| Bryce Underwood | QB · Michigan | Longer-term hold; Brady dual auto |
| Drew Mestemaker | QB · Oklahoma State | GPK, Spotlights, Verified; Triple QB auto with Carr |
| Cam Coleman | WR · Texas | Best non-QB; top 2027 WR prospect |
| Darian Mensah | QB · Miami | Heisman candidate, can climb fast |
| Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele | QB · Cal | Deep insert presence, early hobby name |
| Bear Bachmeier | QB · BYU | Steve Young dual auto |
NFL rookies & veterans
| Player | Team | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ★ Fernando Mendoza | QB · Raiders | Headline rookie; Anime, GPK, Spotlights |
| ★ Jeremiyah Love | RB · Cardinals | Anime and Spotlights |
| Carnell Tate | WR · Titans | Anime, GPK, Spotlights |
| Jordyn Tyson | WR · Saints | Anime and Spotlights |
| Caleb Downs | S · Cowboys | Top defensive rookie auto |
| Ty Simpson | QB · Rams | Dual auto with Mendoza |
| Also: Nussmeier, Allar, Klubnik, Price | KC · PIT · NYJ · SEA | All have Chrome rookie autos |
| Vets: Mahomes, Allen, Burrow | KC · BUF · CIN | Allen and Burrow sign; Mahomes is inserts only |
Local sellers for NJ, CT & MA stores
Giants
Eli Manning / Jaxson Dart dual auto (/5, 1/1). Dart and Malik Nabers Chrome autos. Rookies Arvell Reese, Francis Mauigoa, Malachi Fields, Colton Hood.
Jets
Cade Klubnik (Spotlights, Opening Statement auto). Rookies Kenyon Sadiq, Omar Cooper Jr., David Bailey, D'Angelo Ponds. Garrett Wilson in the Triple WR auto.
Patriots
Drake Maye is everywhere: Chrome auto, Anime, GPK, Spotlights, Timeless Touch. TreVeyon Henderson auto. Rookies Behren Morton, Eli Raridon, Caleb Lomu.
Chrome parallel ladder
Same rainbow for Base Chrome NFL and Chrome Prospects NIL. Reptilian and Shimmer versions share the numbering of their color.
- Refractor/499
- Neon Green/399
- Fuchsia/299
- Yellow/275
- Mini-Diamond/273
- Pink/250
- Aqua/199
- Blue · Blue Reptilian · Blue Shimmer/150
- Steel Metal/100
- Green · Reptilian · Shimmer/99
- Purple · Purple Wave/75
- Gold · Reptilian · Shimmer/50
- Orange · Reptilian · Shimmer/25
- Black/10
- Red · Red Lava · Red Reptilian/5
- FireFractor (Blaster/Mega only)/3
- SuperFractor1/1
Jumbo exclusives
Gridiron Refractor /125, Purple X-Fractor /75, Black X-Fractor /10, Red X-Fractor /5
Breaker Delight exclusives
Geometric, Orange /25, Black /10, Red /5
Mega exclusives
Mojo Refractors from base through Red /5, topped by Rose Gold Mojo 1/1
Paper parallels
Pink /250, Yellow /275, Aqua /199, Blue /150, Green /99, Purple /75, Gold /50, Orange /25, Black /10, Red /5, Platinum 1/1
Chrome autos
Refractor /499 down to SuperFractor 1/1. Some Bowman U SuperFractor autos carry an inscription.
Box configurations
Topps has not published pack odds yet.
| Format | Packs × cards | Guaranteed | Pitch to customers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hobby | 20 × 8 (12 boxes/case) | 2 autographs | The standard rip |
| First Day Issue | Hobby config | FDI Chrome auto /14, 1 more auto, FDI parallel /8, 2 more parallels | Sold out in presale; the most limited format |
| Jumbo | 12 × 24 (8 boxes/case) | 4 autographs | X-Fractor and Gridiron exclusives |
| Breaker Delight | 1 × 10 (6 boxes/case) | 3 autographs (1 Breaker Delight) | Geometric exclusives; built for breakers |
| Mega | 6 × 7 (42 cards) | — | Mojo exclusives and FireFractors /3 |
| Value Blaster | 6 × 10 (60 cards) | — | FireFractors /3, exclusive paper auto parallels |
Talking points at the counter
"What's a 1st Bowman?"
A player's first Bowman-branded card, marked on the card. For college players it comes years before their NFL rookie card, which is the whole prospecting appeal.
Chrome over paper
Paper and Chrome share checklists. Chrome prospects, Refractors, numbered parallels and Chrome autos are what move; ordinary paper base will be plentiful.
Set expectations on sealed
Huge checklist, many formats, and a rookie class without an obvious superstar. Reviewers call it a fun rip but caution against stocking up to hold sealed.
Red Rookie Redemption
Short-print Red RC variations can earn FanCash as the player hits career milestones, beginning with Rookie of the Year. Worth flagging when one gets pulled.
NIL players by team & conference
Every college player on the checklist, 227 players across 87 schools. Card numbers are the Chrome Prospect numbers (the paper version shares the number with a BPP prefix). “Auto only” players have no base prospect card. Conferences reflect the 2026 season.
SEC16 schools, 56 players
Alabama6
- Lotzeir BrooksBCP-2
- Daniel Hill Jr.BCP-3
- Cederian MorganBCP-141
- Yhonzae PierreBCP-5
- Kevin RileyBCP-6
- Ezavier CrowellAuto only
Arkansas5
- CJ BrownBCP-9
- Antwann Hill Jr.BCP-129
- KJ JacksonBCP-10
- Sutton SmithBCP-88
- Chris MarshallAuto only
Auburn4
- Jeremiah CobbBCP-12
- Tae MeadowsBCP-166
- Bryson WashingtonBCP-105
- Eric WintersBCP-13
Florida3
- TJ AbramsBCP-44
- Aaron PhiloBCP-55
- London MontgomeryAuto only
Georgia5
- Chauncey BowensBCP-49
- Isiah CanionBCP-53
- London HumphreysBCP-50
- Lawson LuckieBCP-51
- Dwight Phillips Jr.BCP-52
Kentucky1
- Kenny MincheyBCP-196
LSU3
- Tre Brown IIIBCP-124
- Caden DurhamBCP-80
- Jackson HarrisBCP-56
Mississippi State2
- Fluff BothwellBCP-99
- ★ Kamario TaylorBCP-100
Missouri3
- Caleb GoodieBCP-32
- Brett NorfleetBCP-151
- Jamal RobertsBCP-101
Oklahoma4
- Tory BlaylockBCP-119
- Jayden JacksonBCP-120
- Parker LivingstoneBCP-153
- Taylor WeinAuto only
Ole Miss1
- Kewan LacyBCP-125
South Carolina3
- LaNorris SellersBCP-19
- Vicari SwainBCP-143
- Matt FullerAuto only
Tennessee3
- Braylon StaleyBCP-149
- Ethan DavisAuto only
- Javin GordonAuto only
Texas7
- Cam ColemanBCP-14
- Graceson LittletonBCP-152
- ★ Arch ManningALT-1
- Emmett Mosley VBCP-142
- Ryan NiblettBCP-154
- James SimonBCP-62
- Hollywood SmothersBCP-104
Texas A&M5
- Ashton Bethel-RomanBCP-157
- Marco JonesBCP-160
- Jamarion MorrowBCP-158
- Jerome MylesBCP-73
- Marcel ReedBCP-74
Vanderbilt1
- Jared CurtisBCP-36
Big Ten18 schools, 59 players
Illinois6
- Collin DixonBCP-59
- Katin HouserBCP-47
- Aidan LaugheryBCP-60
- Alex PerryBCP-43
- Jayshon PlattBCP-41
- Ca'Lil ValentineBCP-61
Indiana5
- Josh HooverBCP-146
- Nick MarshBCP-195
- Khobie MartinBCP-63
- Turbo RichardBCP-22
- Tyrique TuckerAuto only
Iowa1
- DJ VonnahmeBCP-65
Maryland5
- Na'eem Abdul-Rahim GladdingBCP-123
- Zahir MathisBCP-84
- Sidney StewartBCP-85
- DeJuan WilliamsBCP-86
- Zion EleeAuto only
Michigan4
- John Henry DaleyBCP-173
- Bryson KuzdzalBCP-95
- Bryce UnderwoodBCP-200
- JJ BuchananAuto only
Michigan State4
- Alessio MilivojevicBCP-94
- Marvis ParrishBCP-187
- KK SmithBCP-113
- Brandon TullisAuto only
Minnesota1
- Jalen SmithBCP-98
Nebraska3
- Anthony ColandreaBCP-4
- Kwazi GilmerBCP-168
- Daniel KaelinBCP-176
Northwestern3
- Caleb KomolafeBCP-177
- Griffin WildeBCP-109
- Joseph Himon IIAuto only
Ohio State2
- Bo JacksonBCP-118
- Isaiah WestBCP-117
Oregon5
- Aaron FlowersBCP-126
- Jamari JohnsonBCP-127
- Jeremiah McClellanBCP-150
- Teitum TuiotiBCP-83
- Dante MooreAuto only
Penn State2
- Benjamin BrahmerBCP-66
- Brett EskildsenBCP-67
Purdue2
- Ryan BrowneBCP-134
- Fame IjeboiBCP-97
Rutgers4
- KJ DuffBCP-135
- Dylan LonerganBCP-21
- Antwan RaymondBCP-136
- AJ SuraceBCP-137
UCLA3
- Wayne KnightBCP-68
- Dylan LeeBCP-193
- Mikey MatthewsBCP-81
USC4
- Terrell AndersonBCP-102
- Waymond JordanBCP-170
- Jayden MaiavaBCP-93
- King MillerBCP-171
Washington4
- Elijah BrownBCP-144
- Jayden LimarBCP-128
- Dezmen RoebuckBCP-180
- Demond Williams Jr.BCP-182
Wisconsin1
- Colton JosephBCP-192
Big 1216 schools, 44 players
Arizona1
- Tre SpiveyBCP-8
Arizona State3
- Cutter BoleyBCP-1
- Omarion MillerBCP-34
- Raiden Vines-BrightAuto only
BYU2
- Bear BachmeierBCP-26
- Tiger BachmeierBCP-27
Baylor3
- Gavin FreemanBCP-122
- Caden KnightenBCP-15
- Michael TurnerBCP-16
Cincinnati2
- JC French IVBCP-184
- Cole TabbBCP-87
Colorado2
- Danny ScuderoBCP-139
- Joseph WilliamsAuto only
Houston3
- Makhi HughesBCP-194
- Re'Shaun SanfordBCP-57
- Amare ThomasBCP-58
Iowa State1
- Jaylen RaynorBCP-11
Kansas4
- Jalen DupreeBCP-190
- Chase JenkinsBCP-156
- Nik McMillanBCP-24
- Cam PickettBCP-69
Kansas State4
- Rodney Fields Jr.BCP-121
- Joe JacksonBCP-70
- Jaron TibbsBCP-72
- Garrett OakleyAuto only
Oklahoma State4
- Caleb HawkinsBCP-71
- Drew MestemakerBCP-198
- Wyatt YoungBCP-197
- Chris BarnesAuto only
TCU2
- Jaden CraigBCP-199
- Adam SchobelBCP-147
Texas Tech5
- Terrance Carter Jr.BCP-162
- Cameron DickeyBCP-163
- Will HammondBCP-164
- Donte Lee Jr.BCP-76
- J'Koby WilliamsBCP-165
UCF3
- Alonza Barnett IIIBCP-155
- Duane Thomas Jr.BCP-159
- Dylan WadeAuto only
Utah3
- Byrd FicklinBCP-172
- Braden PeganBCP-174
- Kyri ShoelsBCP-28
West Virginia2
- Cam CookBCP-178
- Scotty Fox Jr.BCP-185
ACC17 schools, 40 players
Boston College2
- Kaelan ChudzinskiBCP-23
- Evan DickensBCP-75
California4
- Chase HendricksBCP-116
- Mason MiniBCP-30
- Adam MohammedBCP-179
- Jaron-Keawe SagapoluteleBCP-29
Clemson2
- Sammy BrownBCP-33
- T.J. MooreBCP-169
Duke1
- Jeremiah HasleyBCP-40
Florida State2
- Micahi DanzyBCP-45
- Mandrell DesirBCP-46
Georgia Tech1
- Malachi HosleyBCP-54
Louisville3
- Keyjuan BrownBCP-79
- Tre RichardsonBCP-175
- Lawayne McCoyAuto only
Miami6
- Cooper BarkateBCP-38
- CharMar BrownBCP-90
- Bryce FitzgeraldBCP-91
- Darian MensahBCP-89
- Joshua MooreBCP-92
- Cam VaughnBCP-186
NC State2
- Jayden ScottBCP-103
- Victor SnowBCP-25
North Carolina2
- Demon JuneBCP-106
- Jordan ShippBCP-108
Pittsburgh3
- Mason HeintschelBCP-131
- Cataurus HicksBCP-133
- Ja'Kyrian TurnerBCP-132
SMU3
- Yamir KnightBCP-140
- Kendrick RaphaelBCP-31
- Yannick SmithBCP-17
Stanford2
- Micah FordBCP-145
- Caden HighAuto only
Syracuse1
- Amari OdomAuto only
Virginia1
- Jekail MiddlebrookBCP-96
Virginia Tech2
- Que'Sean BrownBCP-39
- Bill DavisBCP-77
Wake Forest3
- Gio LopezBCP-107
- Ty Clark IIIAuto only
- Carlos HernandezAuto only
Pac-125 schools, 8 players
Boise State3
- Sire GainesBCP-18
- Juelz GoffBCP-130
- Dylan RileyBCP-20
Fresno State1
- Bryson DonelsonBCP-48
San Diego State2
- Lucky SuttonBCP-138
- Jordan NapierAuto only
Texas State1
- Brad JacksonBCP-161
Washington State1
- Kirby VorheesBCP-183
American3 schools, 3 players
Charlotte1
- Jaden BarnesBCP-7
Florida Atlantic1
- Kaden Shields-DuttonBCP-42
Tulsa1
- Baylor HayesBCP-167
Mountain West3 schools, 3 players
New Mexico1
- Jack LayneAuto only
UNLV1
- Jai'Den ThomasBCP-181
Wyoming1
- Samuel HarrisAuto only
Sun Belt3 schools, 3 players
Louisiana1
- Lunch WinfieldBCP-78
Marshall1
- Carlos Del Rio-WilsonBCP-82
Southern Miss1
- Ethan HamptonBCP-64
Conference USA2 schools, 2 players
Delaware1
- Nick MinicucciBCP-37
Western Kentucky1
- Rodney Tisdale Jr.BCP-188
MAC2 schools, 2 players
Akron1
- Jordan GantBCP-35
Western Michigan1
- Broc LowryBCP-189
Independent2 schools, 7 players
Notre Dame5
- ★ CJ CarrBCP-110
- Nolan James Jr.BCP-115
- Anthonie KnappBCP-111
- Leonard MooreBCP-112
- Aneyas WilliamsBCP-114
UConn2
- Cyncir BowersBCP-191
- Jake MerklingerBCP-148
Legends in the NIL inserts (1955 All American and the dual autos) appear in their college uniforms: Barry Sanders (Oklahoma State), Dan Marino (Pittsburgh), Emmitt Smith (Florida), Ray Lewis (Miami), Steve Young (BYU), Joe Montana (Notre Dame), Tom Brady (Michigan).