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Matthew Golden
Wide Receiver
Ht: 5' 11" Wt: 191 Age: 21 Exp: 0 years College: Texas Drafted: 2025 R1 23
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Position Rank: 221st
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Week 22
Upside / Downside
-12.8
Week 22
Posted: 6/26/2025 2:42 am GMT
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden was immediately impressive during minicamp, according to QB Jordan Love. "I think from the get-go, from day one when he got here, he's showcased kind of just the versatility he has running routes, the speed he has and his ability to catch," Love said
Huddle Up: Golden joins a receiving room that has several quality target but lacks a true No. 1 option. With Christian Watson coming back from a knee injury, Golden could be the Packers' big-play threat as a rookie. He has enough upside to take a chance on as a WR4.
Posted: 6/17/2025 4:46 am GMT
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden is likely to "get plenty of playing time right away," in the opinion of ESPN's Rob Demovsky, who notes that WR Christian Watson (knee) is set to miss the start of the season while recovering from a torn ACL. Demovsky also writes that Golden "seemed to immediately jell" with QB Jordan Love during offseason activities.
Huddle Up: A year ago, the popular breakout candidate in Green Bay's receiving corps was Jayden Reed. This year, it looks like it'll be Golden, and with good reason. He's the first receiver the franchise has taken in Round 1 in over 20 years, and nobody from last year's group that includes Reed, Romeo Doubs, and Dontayvion Wicks took a big step forward. Perhaps Golden will be the difference maker. Then again, perhaps not. The Packers are still deep at the position -- that doesn't even factor in TEs Tucker Kraft and Luke Musgrave -- and they invested in getting bigger along the offensive line during the offseason, which could portend more running with Josh Jacobs and company. As a WR4, Golden is worth rolling the dice on. As more than that, you're reaching.
Posted: 5/28/2025 5:27 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden worked as a punt returner during practice Wednesday, May 28.
Huddle Up: Golden should be involved in the passing game during his rookie season, so he likely will not be asked to see much playing time on special teams. He has a chance to be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues this upcoming season.
Posted: 5/19/2025 9:13 pm GMT
Green Bay Packers first-round draft choice WR Matthew Golden signed a four-year contract with the Packers Monday, May 19. The deal includes a fifth-year option, but financial terms were not disclosed.
Huddle Up: Golden is in line for an important role in the passing game during his rookie season. He should see a good amount of targets each game in 2025 and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted: 4/25/2025 5:32 am GMT
Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden could play and contribute "a lot" as a rookie, according to comments from GM Brian Gutekunst, who mentioned Golden's "elite speed" and indicated the Packers thought Golden had "some of the best hands" in this year's draft.
Huddle Up: With Christian Watson (knee) likely to miss a chunk of the season, Green Bay has an obvious need for a deep threat, which is something Golden, who ran the second-fastest 40-yard dash time (4.29) among this year's rookie class, should help fill. He's also versatile, lining up outside and in the slot. Golden brings a different dynamic to Green Bay's receiver room, and he could be an interesting late-round target, likely as the second Packers receiver off fantasy draft boards behind Jayden Reed.
Posted: 4/25/2025 2:38 am GMT
Texas WR Matthew Golden was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd overall selection in the 2025 NFL Draft.
Huddle Up: The Packers do not have a clear No. 1 receiver on the roster, so Golden has a chance to earn a significant role right away. He was one of the fastest receivers at the NFL Scouting Combine and can be a No. 3 or No. 4 receiver in fantasy leagues.
Posted: 4/18/2025 7:43 pm GMT
University of Texas WR Matthew Golden told the "Up & Adams" podcast that an ankle sprain in January is "still bothering" him and impacted his performance in the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine (4.29 seconds).
Huddle Up: Golden will likely go in the first round in next week's draft. While it is possible Golden suffered a high-ankle sprain during the Longhorns' College Football Playoff run (he reportedly did), it is highly unlikely that it impacted his performance in the 40. Not only was the time the best at his position group (meaning he likely was not impacted by the injury), but he also does not play that fast on tape. Perhaps the biggest takeaway from his interview is that he is probably halfway through the recovery time that is usually necessary to heal fully from a high-ankle sprain.
Posted: 4/16/2025 7:43 pm GMT
Texas WR Matthew Golden recently had an official visit with the Los Angeles Chargers.
Posted: 4/16/2025 7:34 pm GMT
Texas WR Matthew Golden recently had an official visit with the Denver Broncos.
Posted: 4/14/2025 9:04 pm GMT
Texas WR Matthew Golden recently had an official visit with the Detroit Lions.
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