Gilman holds the edge, leading in 3 of 3 categories (tackles (career), interceptions (career), passes defended (career)). Jr. answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Gilman · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Jr. · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Alohi Gilman
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Lonnie Johnson Jr.
$3.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictAlohi Gilman is the more valuable card today ($4.0 vs. $3.0). Alohi Gilman carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +0% over five years).