Topps Adds 2023 and 2024 NFL Draft Class Premiere Patch Autographs Cards to 2026 Chrome Football

Topps is adding a major new chase to 2026 Topps Chrome Football, with 1-of-1 Premiere Patch Autograph cards featuring players from both the 2023 and 2024 NFL Draft classes. Topps announced November 10 that the cards will feature patches worn the first time each player suited up in the NFL, paired with autographs and issued as one-of-ones. That gives collectors a chance to chase first-appearance memorabilia from players who entered the league before Topps Chrome returned as a fully licensed NFL product.

The Premiere Patch concept is built around a specific moment in a player’s career rather than a generic rookie-year relic. Each patch comes from the first time the player wore an NFL uniform, giving the card a direct connection to the beginning of that player’s professional career. Topps first introduced Premiere Patch Autographs in 2025 Topps Chrome Football, where the one-of-one cards became one of the product’s biggest rookie chases. The 2026 release now expands the concept backward to include earlier draft classes rather than limiting it to current rookies.

The cards will be inserted into 2026 Topps Chrome Football, which is scheduled to arrive November 18. The set features a 400-card base checklist with 300 veterans and 100 rookies, along with autographs, Refractor parallels and inserts including Ultra Violet, Chrome Radiating Rookies, Game Genies, Tecmo and the new Madden 99 Club.

Topps is also bringing several other premium autograph chases to the release, including NFL Honors Gold Shield Autographs and Chrome Legends Autographs. The Honors cards feature patches worn by award winners, while the Legends checklist includes established stars and retired players.

The announcement creates an unusual opportunity to chase what amounts to a new first-appearance patch card several seasons after those players entered the league.

2026 Topps Chrome Football is scheduled for release November 18.