By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Inscriptions can change the value of an autograph card. A funny or unique saying can cause a buzz with collectors just as it recently did with an Isaiah Pead 2012 Five Star autograph.

“Get Pead On”

We get it. And so do card companies. That’s why they seek athletes to personalize cards in a way that will grab attention.

Press Pass showed off several inscriptions from 2013 Fanfare Football. Many athletes stuck to nicknames or rooted on their college teams.

Dee Milliner got creative and included about eight different inscriptions ranging from “Milli Island” to “The Best DB.”

Quarterback EJ Manuel, a first round draft pick for the Buffalo Bills, had all his cards focus on the Florida State Seminoles, including a line from the FSU fight song “Scalp ‘Em.”

Those who casually see the card may not understand the significance of the saying. The Seminoles use it on bumper stickers and t-shirts. Other players and coaches have also inscribed the saying throughout the years.

Inscriptions are interesting to follow as you see what’s important to the players who are signing them. Many go with bible verses or show their school spirit.

But occasionally you get someone like Pead who just tries to have a little fun.

Susan Lulgjuraj is an editor of Beckett Football. You can email her here with questions, comments or ideas. Follow her on Twitter here. Follow Beckett Media on Facebook and Twitter.

By Susan Lulgjuraj | Beckett Football Editor

Press Pass is in final preparations for its latest pre-draft release. 2013 Press Pass Rookie Football comes out March 20th with six on-card autographs in every box.

One of the most popular features of Press Pass from year-to-year are the Autograph Inscriptions. Players sign their names, but with a little something extra.

Most of the 2013 NFL prospects went the safe route with their inscriptions, rooting on their college team. But a few players decided to change it up. Red Ink autographs are randomly inserted into the product.

Players include Matt Barkley, Manti Te’o, Tyler Wilson and others.

Check out the gallery below.

Susan Lulgjuraj is an editor of Beckett Football. You can email her here with questions, comments or ideas. Follow her on Twitter here. Follow Beckett Media on Facebook.