Mayer holds the edge, leading in 4 of 5 categories (receptions (career), receiving yards (career), yards per catch). Hudson answers in the intangibles — which is exactly why this is the marquee debate.
50Mayer · Rotation piece
Balladex Impact Index
50Hudson · Rotation piece
Card value — head to head
Michael Mayer
$2.0
Blue-chip — stable star value
5-yr outlook+0%
Legacy floor100%
Tanner Hudson
$2.0
Climbing
5-yr outlook+50% ▲
Legacy floor100%
Card verdictBoth grade to about $2.0 today. Tanner Hudson carries more projected upside (+50% vs. +0% over five years).