College Stars Drafted in 2026

Twenty-four of the first 37 picks in the 2026 MLB Draft came out of college programs — a class with heavy SEC and ACC representation (Georgia Tech and Arkansas each had two players go in the first round). Here's every college pick, and what's already collectible.

Player-by-player

Pick 1 · Roch Cholowsky — SS, UCLA

Chicago White Sox took Roch Cholowsky, a shortstop out of UCLA, with the No. 1 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 3 · Vahn Lackey — C, Georgia Tech

Minnesota Twins took Vahn Lackey, a catcher out of Georgia Tech, with the No. 3 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 4 · Jackson Flora — RHP, UC Santa Barbara

San Francisco Giants took Jackson Flora, a right-handed pitcher out of UC Santa Barbara, with the No. 4 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 5 · Derek Curiel — OF, LSU

Pittsburgh Pirates took Derek Curiel, an outfielder out of LSU, with the No. 5 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 6 · Zion Rose — OF, Louisville

Kansas City Royals took Zion Rose, an outfielder out of Louisville, with the No. 6 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 8 · Drew Burress — OF, Georgia Tech

Athletics took Drew Burress, an outfielder out of Georgia Tech, with the No. 8 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 20 card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 9 · AJ Gracia — OF, Virginia

Atlanta Braves took AJ Gracia, an outfielder out of Virginia, with the No. 9 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 10 · Tyler Bell — SS, Kentucky

Colorado Rockies took Tyler Bell, a shortstop out of Kentucky, with the No. 10 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 11 · Chris Hacopian — 2B, Texas A&M

Washington Nationals took Chris Hacopian, a second baseman out of Texas A&M, with the No. 11 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 9 card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 15 · Ryder Helfrick — C, Arkansas

Arizona Diamondbacks took Ryder Helfrick, a catcher out of Arkansas, with the No. 15 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 17 · Logan Hughes — OF, Texas Tech

Houston Astros took Logan Hughes, an outfielder out of Texas Tech, with the No. 17 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

No AgentGrail catalog entries yet — Logan Hughes hasn't appeared in a nationally-distributed Panini or Leaf product as of July 2026. Once a first card surfaces (most likely a late-2026 Leaf or Stars & Stripes release, or a Bowman/Topps card after signing), it'll show up in our card search.

Pick 18 · Justin Lebron — SS, Alabama

Cincinnati Reds took Justin Lebron, a shortstop out of Alabama, with the No. 18 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 20 card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 19 · Liam Peterson — RHP, Florida

Cleveland Guardians took Liam Peterson, a right-handed pitcher out of Florida, with the No. 19 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 20 · Jake Schaffner — SS, North Carolina

Boston Red Sox took Jake Schaffner, a shortstop out of North Carolina, with the No. 20 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

No AgentGrail catalog entries yet — Jake Schaffner hasn't appeared in a nationally-distributed Panini or Leaf product as of July 2026. Once a first card surfaces (most likely a late-2026 Leaf or Stars & Stripes release, or a Bowman/Topps card after signing), it'll show up in our card search.

Pick 22 · Cameron Flukey — RHP, Coastal Carolina

Detroit Tigers took Cameron Flukey, a right-handed pitcher out of Coastal Carolina, with the No. 22 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

No AgentGrail catalog entries yet — Cameron Flukey hasn't appeared in a nationally-distributed Panini or Leaf product as of July 2026. Once a first card surfaces (most likely a late-2026 Leaf or Stars & Stripes release, or a Bowman/Topps card after signing), it'll show up in our card search.

Pick 23 · Cade Townsend — RHP, Ole Miss

Chicago Cubs took Cade Townsend, a right-handed pitcher out of Ole Miss, with the No. 23 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 34 card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 24 · Ace Reese — 3B, Mississippi State

Seattle Mariners took Ace Reese, a third baseman out of Mississippi State, with the No. 24 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 26 · Carter Beck — OF, Indiana State

Atlanta Braves took Carter Beck, an outfielder out of Indiana State, with the No. 26 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 27 · Carson Wiggins — RHP, Arkansas

New York Mets took Carson Wiggins, a right-handed pitcher out of Arkansas, with the No. 27 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 28 · Jack Radel — RHP, Notre Dame

Houston Astros took Jack Radel, a right-handed pitcher out of Notre Dame, with the No. 28 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

No AgentGrail catalog entries yet — Jack Radel hasn't appeared in a nationally-distributed Panini or Leaf product as of July 2026. Once a first card surfaces (most likely a late-2026 Leaf or Stars & Stripes release, or a Bowman/Topps card after signing), it'll show up in our card search.

Pick 30 · Taylor Rabe — RHP, Ole Miss

Kansas City Royals took Taylor Rabe, a right-handed pitcher out of Ole Miss, with the No. 30 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 32 · Tegan Kuhns — RHP, Tennessee

St. Louis Cardinals took Tegan Kuhns, a right-handed pitcher out of Tennessee, with the No. 32 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 35 · Hunter Dietz — LHP, Arkansas

New York Yankees took Hunter Dietz, a left-handed pitcher out of Arkansas, with the No. 35 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

Pick 37 · Daniel Jackson — C, Georgia

Colorado Rockies took Daniel Jackson, a catcher out of Georgia, with the No. 37 overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft. He arrives with a full college track record, which usually means a shorter runway to full-season ball than a prep pick.

Already in the AgentGrail catalog: 50+ card entries across Panini Stars & Stripes / Stars & Stripes Prizm and/or Leaf's college-showcase lines (Vivid, Spectacular, Trinity). These are the pre-draft "amateur era" cards — his first true pro rookie card won't exist until he signs and Bowman/Topps or Panini issues a farm-system release. Browse what's live now via card search.

FAQ

When was the 2026 MLB Draft?

July 11–12, 2026, in Philadelphia as part of All-Star Weekend. The first round (plus Competitive Balance Round A) went on Day 1; rounds 2–20 followed on Day 2.

Do MLB draft picks have rookie cards right away?

Not in the traditional sense. A drafted player's first cards are usually amateur-era products (Panini Stars & Stripes, Leaf college-showcase lines) issued before the draft. His official pro "rookie card" doesn't exist until he signs and Bowman, Topps, or Panini issues a farm-system release — typically months later.

Are Panini Stars & Stripes and Leaf cards worth collecting for draft picks?

They're the earliest entry point into a player's hobby history, which is exactly why prep-to-pro shortstops and top college arms tend to hold long-term interest — but they're speculative by nature. Treat them as a low-cost way to get in early, not a guaranteed hit.

What exactly is the 2026 Panini Prizm Stars & Stripes Factory Set?

A USA Baseball Shop-exclusive factory set (released April 30, 2026) — a 200-card base checklist covering the 2025 USA Baseball Collegiate, 18U, 15U, and 12U National Teams plus the 16U/17U National Team Development Program, with 4 autograph cards per set on average across 6 different signature insert lines (numbered /100–/225) and exclusive parallels (Factory Set /39-or-less, Red Pandora /39, Black Pandora 1/1). Full details: 2026 Panini Stars & Stripes Factory Set Guide.

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