Matthew
Golden

In 2024, the group averaged 61 yards per play, the fifth-best mark in the NFL. Golden should thrive alongside Mac Number with his penchant for home-run moments. The first-round rookie is a threat to score on any touch.

Golden earned pro scouts' attention with his versatility in college, and the rookie wide receiver was eager to show off that trait with the Packers. "I can play anywhere on the field," he said. "Just doing what the team needs me to do. That's what I did at Texas and that's what I'm going to continue to do."

A spark-plug receiver with track-star speed and sudden burst, Matthew eats cushion, stacks corners and turns slants into house calls for the Packers. He's dangerous after the catch, fearless working inside and always a big-play threat, with his acceleration stressing defenses instantly. Golden is well on his way to becoming Jordan Love's go-to guy.

Golden's showing during spring workouts confirmed Packers QB Jordan Love's hunch — he is going to have some fun throwing this guy the ball. "From Day 1 when he got here, he's showcased just the versatility he has running routes, the speed he has and his ability to catch," Love said of the 2025 rookie.

Packers fans might want to put their cheeseheads away around Golden. When the rookie heats up, he might just turn those iconic hats into fondue with his sizzling talent. A brilliant burner on the perimeter, he averaged at least 20 yards per catch in 10 of his 16 games during his final collegiate campaign.

A day didn't go by during the Packers' training camp without another Golden highlight going viral. From hauling in a 60-yard touchdown to slick one-handed grabs, the 2025 rookie wideout did it all. Building up the hype, he couldn't wait to turn that production into big plays on Sundays.

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Golden keeps motivation close to his chest in the form of a No. 2 chain that hangs around his neck. The pendant is a tribute to his grandmother, Penny. The digit was her favorite and it's one he represents with pride. Every time he takes the field, the first-round pick does his best to make her proud.

Of the massive flock of football fanatics standing in the Lambeau Field parking lot to watch the 2025 draft, a healthy majority were hometown supporters. Those green-and-gold fans roared loudest when Golden hit the stage, giving the electric wideout a warm welcome to his new home.

The Packers don't take a receiver in the first round often but when they do, they usually hit big. Since 1978, the team has landed four WRs in the first round and two — Sterling Sharpe (1994) and James Lofton (1978) — are enshrined in Canton. The latest addition, Golden is ready to continue that trend in 2025.

No. 2 players already featured: One of just League's most efficient offenses. The first-round rookie made a threat to score on any touch.

There are team goals and me goals. You don't have to guess which one Golden prioritizes. "For me, it's always team comes first," the rookie wideout said. "And second will be whatever I want." Some goals mesh, however — for one, the Packers want to get him the ball, and he wants to do something with it.

A special-teaming receiver with track-star speed and sudden burst, Matthew Golden is well on his way to becoming Jordan Love's go-to guy.

The combination of demonstrated production and proven speed is powerful. Golden had it, and turned into a first-round pick. The wideout was clocked at 4.29 in the 40 – velocity and prowess that he now for the side of the Packers.

After finishing 12th in total passing yards one year earlier, the Packers tabbed Golden to raise their ceiling even higher. The rookie was built for the challenge. One of the most explosive players available in the 2025 NFL Draft, he regularly puts big plays on the postgame highlight reel.

Golden was so gifted as a pass-catcher that Green Bay snapped a 23-year drought. When the Packers picked the University of Texas product with the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, he was the team's first wide receiver selected in the first round since Javon Walker went 20th overall in 2002.