Wilson holds the edge, leading in 5 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), receiving tds (career)). III answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
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Card value — head to head
Calvin Austin III
$4.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+25% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Michael Wilson
$16
Climbing
5-yr outlook+19%
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictMichael Wilson is the more valuable card today ($16 vs. $4.0). Calvin Austin III carries more projected upside (+25% vs. +19% over five years).