2026 Leaf Trinity Football stays focused on the names that prospectors chase most, building an all-autograph product around top college stars, rising quarterbacks, premium memorabilia cards, and a healthy mix of retired football icons. The release leans heavily into the pre-draft and collegiate market, but it also adds enough veteran and legend content to broaden the appeal for autograph collectors.
Among the headline names are Malachi Toney, Dante Moore, Jayden Maiava, CJ Carr, John Mateer, Leonard Moore, and several other high-interest young talents. One of the biggest talking points in the product is the inclusion of Jeremiah Smith’s first Leaf autographs, which gives the checklist another major prospecting angle.
Leaf is also keeping the format straightforward. Every card in the product is signed, and the pack-out is simple enough that collectors know exactly what kind of break experience they are buying into. Hobby boxes deliver seven autographs, while jumbo boxes raise the total to 12 autographs and add one Rookie Auto Memorabilia Metal card.
2026 Leaf Trinity Football release details
The official release date for 2026 Leaf Trinity Football is August 21, 2026.
- Cards per pack: Hobby 7, Jumbo 12
- Packs per box: Hobby 1, Jumbo 1
- Boxes per case: Hobby 10, Jumbo 8
- Hobby box hit format: 7 autographs
- Jumbo box hit format: 12 autographs total, including 1 Rookie Auto Memorabilia Metal card
That structure makes Trinity one of the more direct football autograph breaks on the market. There is no base paper layer to work through and no filler between hits. Collectors opening this product are getting signatures immediately, which is a big part of the brand identity.
How the autograph lineup is built
The backbone of the release is the 144-player Base Autographs checklist. Those same 144 names also appear in Clear Autographs and Steel, giving collectors multiple styles for the same prospect pool. Leaf notes that these sets include a broad mix of colors, foils, and multiple one-of-one treatments, so the parallel structure should create strong chase across several visual formats rather than one standard autograph design.
Key names spread across the main autograph lineup include Bryce Underwood, Dante Moore, DJ Lagway, CJ Carr, Ju Ju Lewis, Jared Curtis, John Mateer, Ryan Montgomery, Jayden Maiava, George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, Harlem Berry, Deuce Knight, Leonard Moore, Malachi Toney, James Simon, Cam Coleman, LaNorris Sellers, Michael Hawkins Jr., Gunner Stockton, Brady Smigiel, Demond Williams Jr., Ahmad Hardy, Byrum Brown, Ryder Lyons, Jerome Myles, Jeremiah Smith, and many more.
The base-style autograph core is clearly aimed at college prospect collectors. Quarterbacks are well represented, but the set also gives plenty of room to wide receivers, running backs, defenders, and a handful of familiar legacy names such as Brady Quinn, Akili Smith Jr., Jerome Bettis Jr., and Lamar “Bo” Jackson.
Most notable insert autograph sets
The Magical Realm Of Football
One of the most original concepts in the product is The Magical Realm Of Football. Rather than using a traditional football-card layout, Leaf designed these autographs to resemble a trading card game. The presentation includes game-like stats, fantasy-inspired graphics, and even a hit point style element. It is a clear departure from standard football card aesthetics and should stand out quickly in person.
The 65-card checklist mixes current prospects, stars, legends, coaches, and football personalities. Names in the set include Aaron Donald, Adrian Peterson, Ahmad Hardy, Akylin Dear, Andre Johnson, Barry Sanders, Bill Cowher, Brian Bosworth, Bryce Underwood, Byrum Brown, Caden Durham, Cam Coleman, CJ Carr, Danny Amendola, Dante Moore, Demond Williams Jr., Deuce Knight, Dez Bryant, Dia Bell, Drew Brees, Drew Mestemaker, Elijah Haven, Emmitt Smith, Ethan Grunkemeyer, George MacIntyre, Girard Pringle, Gunner Stockton, Harlem Berry, Helaman Casuga, Jadan Baugh, Jaden O’Neal, James Simon, Jamier Brown, Jared Curtis, Jayden Maiava, Jim McMahon, John Mateer, Johnny Manziel, Jon Gruden, Ju Ju Lewis, Justice Haynes, Kaydon Finley, KJ Lacey, Lamar “Bo” Jackson, LaNorris Sellers, Leonard Moore, Luke Kuechly, Malachi Toney, Marcus Freeman, Mario Cristobal, Marshall Faulk, Mason Heintschel, Michael Hawkins Jr., Michael Vick, Peyton Houston, Peyton Manning, Rob Gronkowski, Ryder Lyons, Sean McVay, Terry Bradshaw, Tim Tebow, Tristen Keys, Troy Aikman, Will Griffin, and Wonderful “Champ” Monds IV.
Crystalize
Crystalize is another standout insert built around bold presentation. Leaf uses a multi-color quartz-inspired background that gives the cards a brighter, more layered look than the standard autograph formats. The 46-card checklist includes a mix of current prospects and retired stars such as Adrian Peterson, Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson, Bryce Underwood, Cam Coleman, CJ Carr, Dante Moore, Deuce Knight, Drew Brees, Emmitt Smith, Faizon Brandon, Gunner Stockton, James Simon, Jared Curtis, Jayden Maiava, Julian Edelman, Kewan Lacy, LaNorris Sellers, Leonard Moore, Luke Kuechly, Malachi Toney, Nick Saban, Peyton Manning, Rob Gronkowski, Roger Staubach, Tim Tebow, Tony Dorsett, and Troy Aikman.
Greats Autographs
Collectors looking for retired star power will likely start with Greats. This 52-card set is loaded with accomplished NFL names and Hall of Fame level talent. The checklist includes Aaron Donald, Adrian Peterson, Alan Page, Antonio Gates, Archie Manning, Art Monk, Bob Lilly, Brian Dawkins Sr., Chad Johnson, Ken Anderson, Dez Bryant, Donovan McNabb, Doug Flutie, Drew Brees, Drew Pearson, Earl Campbell, Edgerrin James, Emmitt Smith, Eric Allen, Frank Gore, Hines Ward, Isaac Curtis, Jack Ham, Jim Kelly, Joe Montana, John Elway, LaDainian Tomlinson, Luke Kuechly, Marshall Faulk, Michael Vick, Mike Vrabel, Nick Saban, Randy White, Rob Gronkowski, Roger Staubach, Steve Largent, Steve Spurrier, Terrell Suggs, Terry Bradshaw, Tim Tebow, Troy Aikman, and Warren Sapp.
Rookie Auto Memorabilia and jumbo exclusives
Rookie Auto Memorabilia cards add the patch component that many Trinity collectors want most. These cards use oversized swatches from leading college players, with multi-color patches and logo pieces expected throughout the run. In jumbo boxes, collectors also get a chromium-style Rookie Auto Memorabilia Metal card, giving that format an added premium chase layer.
The 41-card Rookie Auto Memorabilia checklist includes Ahmad Hardy, Akylin Dear, Brady Smigiel, Bryce Underwood, Byrum Brown, Caden Durham, Calvin Russell, Cam Coleman, CJ Carr, Dante Moore, Demond Williams Jr., Derrek Cooper, Deuce Knight, Dierre Hill, DJ Lagway, Ethan Grunkemeyer, Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, Girard Pringle, Harlem Berry, Helaman Casuga, Jaime Ffrench, James Simon, Jamier Brown, Jared Curtis, Jayden Maiava, John Mateer, Jordon Davison, Ju Ju Lewis, Justice Haynes, Kaliq Lockett, Lamar “Bo” Jackson, Leonard Moore, Malachi Toney, Michael Hawkins Jr., Noah Grubbs, Oscar Rios, Ryan Montgomery, Tristen Keys, Will Griffin, and Jeremiah Smith.
The Rookie Auto Memorabilia Metal checklist mirrors that same prospect-heavy lineup, with the metal version exclusive to jumbo boxes. For case breakers, that should make jumbo the preferred format for collectors who prioritize patch autos and chromium-style presentation.
Multi-signed autographs and booklet chase
Leaf has built a reputation around multi-signed cards, and Trinity continues that tradition in a major way. Collectors can expect two to three multi-signed cards per case, while booklet cards are projected to fall one to two per case. That gives the product another chase layer beyond standard single-signed rookie autos.
The multi-signed lineup includes Duos, Trios, Tri-Fold booklets, Double Booked booklets, the new Quadzilla cards, and the oversized Gr8ness booklet format.
Gr8ness checklist
- GR8-1 Steve Largent / Drew Pearson / Andre Reed / Art Monk / Andre Johnson / Anquan Boldin / Cris Carter / Chad Johnson
- GR8-2 Emmitt Smith / Barry Sanders / Adrian Peterson / Earl Campbell / Thurman Thomas / Marshall Faulk / Edgerrin James / Tony Dorsett
Quadzilla checklist
- Q-1 Earl Campbell / Haywood Jeffires / Ernest Givins / Warren Moon
- Q-2 Dan Fouts / Terry Bradshaw / Archie Manning / Joe Theismann
- Q-3 Marcus Freeman / Mario Cristobal / Ryan Day / Kirby Smart
- Q-4 Rob Gronkowski / Julian Edelman / Danny Amendola / Ben Coates
- Q-5 Andre Johnson / Anquan Boldin / Chad Johnson / Hines Ward
- Q-6 Steve Largent / Art Monk / Drew Pearson / Charlie Joiner
- Q-7 Joe Montana / John Elway / Jim McMahon / Terry Bradshaw
- Q-8 Emmitt Smith / Adrian Peterson / LaDainian Tomlinson / Edgerrin James
Tri-Fold checklist
- TF-1 CJ Carr / Dante Moore / Jayden Maiava
- TF-2 Cam Coleman / James Simon / Kaliq Lockett
- TF-3 Jared Curtis / Will Griffin / Ryan Montgomery
- TF-4 Michael Hawkins Jr. / Ethan Grunkemeyer / George MacIntyre
- TF-5 Lamar “Bo” Jackson / James Simon / Harlem Berry
- TF-6 George MacIntyre / Tristen Keys / Faizon Brandon
- TF-7 John Mateer / Dante Moore / Bryce Underwood
Trios checklist
- T-2 CJ Bailey / Bryce Underwood / Demond Williams Jr.
- T-3 Bill Bradley / Eric Allen / Brian Dawkins Sr.
- T-4 Tedy Bruschi / Willie McGinest / Malcolm Butler
- T-5 CJ Carr / Dante Moore / Jayden Maiava
- T-6 Marcus Freeman / CJ Carr / Leonard Moore
- T-7 Terry Hanratty / Joe Montana / Rick Mirer
- T-8 Lamar “Bo” Jackson / Jadan Baugh / Kewan Lacy
- T-9 Haywood Jeffires / Ernest Givins / Lorenzo White
- T-10 Kewan Lacy / Ahmad Hardy / Jadan Baugh
- T-11 George MacIntyre / Faizon Brandon / Tristen Keys
- T-12 Eli Manning / Tiki Barber / Jeremy Shockey
- T-13 Drew Mestemaker / Gunner Stockton / John Mateer
- T-14 LaNorris Sellers / Drew Mestemaker / Byrum Brown
- T-15 James Simon / Cam Coleman / Kaliq Lockett
- T-16 Vinny Testaverde / Danny Wuerffel / Johnny Manziel
Double Booked checklist
- DB-1 Bryce Underwood / Jaime Ffrench
- DB-2 Caden Durham / Harlem Berry
- DB-3 Cam Coleman / James Simon
- DB-4 CJ Carr / Leonard Moore
- DB-5 Dante Moore / CJ Carr
- DB-6 Dante Moore / Jayden Maiava
- DB-7 Derrek Cooper / Kaliq Lockett
- DB-8 George MacIntyre / Faizon Brandon
- DB-10 Jared Curtis / Oscar Rios
- DB-11 Jordon Davison / Dierre Hill
- DB-12 Lamar “Bo” Jackson / Jamier Brown
- DB-13 Malachi Toney / Cam Coleman
- DB-14 Malachi Toney / Girard Pringle
- DB-15 Ryan Montgomery / Jared Curtis
Duos checklist
- D-1 Ahmad Hardy / Kewan Lacy
- D-2 Austin Simmons / Ahmad Hardy
- D-3 Dan Hampton / William Perry
- D-4 Derrek Cooper / Kaliq Lockett
- D-5 Emmitt Smith / Earl Campbell
- D-6 Harlem Berry / Caden Durham
- D-7 Helaman Casuga / Jerome Myles
- D-8 KaMario Taylor / Demond Williams Jr.
- D-9 Ken Anderson / Isaac Curtis
- D-10 Lamar “Bo” Jackson / Jamier Brown
- D-11 LaNorris Sellers / Byrum Brown
- D-12 Malachi Toney / Girard Pringle
- D-13 Marcus Freeman / CJ Carr
- D-14 Matt Schaub / Andre Johnson
- D-15 Tony Dorsett / Emmitt Smith
Base autograph checklist notes
Because the same 144-player lineup is used across Base Autographs, Clear Autographs, and Steel, collectors effectively have three main presentation styles to chase for the same prospect class. That helps create depth without overcomplicating the product structure.
Some of the most recognizable names on that 144-player list include Aaron Gregory, Ahmad Hardy, Akili Smith Jr., Antwann Hill Jr., Austin Simmons, Billy Edwards Jr., Brady Quinn, Brady Smigiel, Bryce Underwood, Byrum Brown, Caden Durham, Caleb Cunningham, Calvin Russell, Cam Coleman, CJ Bailey, CJ Carr, Conner Weigman, Dante Moore, Demond Williams Jr., Derrek Cooper, Deuce Knight, Dia Bell, DJ Lagway, Elijah Haven, Ethan Grunkemeyer, Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, Gunner Stockton, Harlem Berry, Jaime Ffrench, James Simon, Jared Curtis, Jayden Maiava, Jerome Bettis Jr., Jerome Myles, John Mateer, Ju Ju Lewis, Kewan Lacy, KJ Lacey, LaNorris Sellers, Leonard Moore, Luke Nickel, Malachi Toney, Micah Hudson, Michael Hawkins Jr., Noah Grubbs, Nyck Harbor, Peyton Houston, Preston Stone, Quincy Porter, Ryan Montgomery, Ryder Lyons, Tristen Keys, Will Griffin, and Wonderful “Champ” Monds IV.
That checklist depth is one of the product’s strongest selling points. It is not centered on only a handful of names. Instead, it offers broad coverage across current college football’s most discussed prospects and developmental quarterbacks.
Update and crossover content
Leaf also folds in update-style content tied to other releases and exclusives. That includes cards from 2025 Leaf Web Exclusive Series, Leaf Metal Authentics, and 2026 Leaf Metal Football on-card autographs.
- 2025 Leaf Web Exclusive Series Metal Auto: 23 cards
- 2025 Leaf Web Exclusive Series Metal Inscription: 1 card, DJ Lagway
- Leaf Metal Authentics Metal Auto: 13 cards
- 2026 Leaf Metal Football On-Card Autographs: Bernie Kosar and Ricky Williams listed
- Leaf Metal Authentics Dual Auto: Emmitt Smith / Barry Sanders, Ray Lewis / James Harrison, Ray Lewis / Warren Sapp, Bo Jackson / Barry Sanders, Bo Jackson / Earl Campbell, Bo Jackson / Tim Tebow
Those update inclusions give Trinity a little more range than a standard self-contained prospect autograph set. For collectors who follow multiple Leaf football products, they add crossover appeal and a few extra recognizable names to the checklist mix.
Collector angles to watch
The biggest chases in 2026 Leaf Trinity Football should come from a few clear categories. First are the high-end quarterback and skill-position prospect autographs, especially in low-numbered parallels across Base, Clear, and Steel. Second are the Rookie Auto Memorabilia cards, with jumbo-box metal versions likely to command stronger interest because of their limited format and premium finish. Third are the specialty autographs such as The Magical Realm Of Football and Crystalize, which bring more design personality than a standard autograph card.
The multi-signed content also looks important for case breakers. Pairings and groupings involving Bryce Underwood, Dante Moore, CJ Carr, John Mateer, James Simon, Cam Coleman, George MacIntyre, Faizon Brandon, and Leonard Moore should draw steady attention, while the legend-heavy Quadzilla and Gr8ness cards give veteran collectors several premium targets. Collectors opening hobby boxes can expect a straight autograph-heavy rip, while jumbo boxes offer the clearest path to patch-auto metal content, including the Jeremiah Smith Rookie Auto Memorabilia Metal chase.
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