Matthew Golden

22-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Golden was one of the stars of the pre-draft process, eventually landing in Green Bay with the 23rd overall pick after running a 4.29 40 at 5-foot-11, 191. That makes him small by general NFL wideout standards but notably heavier than recent undersized burners like Xavier Worthy and Hollywood Brown. It was Worthy who Golden replaced at Texas, transferring for 2024 after catching 76 passes for 988 yards and 13 TDs in two seasons at Houston. The one year in Austin yielded a 58-987-9 receiving line in 16 games, highlighted by a 162-yard performance against Georgia in the SEC Championship Game and a 149-yard showing against ASU in the CFP Quarterfinals. It shouldn't take long for Golden to get on the field in Green Bay, but it’s unclear whether he’ll be a frequent target or mainly used to stretch defenses with clear-out routes. The team's other deep threat, Christian Watson, likely will miss a chunk of the season after suffering an ACL tear in January, leaving Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Dontayvion Wicks as the main obstacles to immediate playing time for Golden. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year contract with the Packers in May of 2025.
Makes long catch
WRGreen Bay Packers
August 23, 2025
Golden made one catch on two targets for 39 yards in Saturday's 20-7 preseason win over the Seahawks.
ANALYSIS
Golden played on the first two offensive possessions along with many of Green Bay's top skill-position players, such as Josh Jacobs, Romeo Doubs and Tucker Kraft. He made a long contested catch down the right sideline on a throw from Malik Willis, showcasing his playmaking ability that will be a welcomed addition to the Packers' receiving corps. Golden looks locked into an immediate role as a starting outside receiver heading into a Week 1 matchup against the Lions.
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Green Bay PackersPackers 2024 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

67862%
65560%
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52348%
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Matthew Golden's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"
 
Weight
191 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.29 sec
 
Hand Length
9.50 in
 
Arm Length
30.62 in
 
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Doesn't play Saturday
WRGreen Bay Packers
August 17, 2025
Golden didn't play in Saturday's 23-19 preseason win over the Colts.
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Suiting up Saturday
WRGreen Bay Packers
August 16, 2025
Golden will play in Saturday's preseason game against the Colts, Mike Spofford of the Packers' official site reports.
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One catch in pro debut
WRGreen Bay Packers
August 9, 2025
Golden brought in his only target for seven yards during the Packers' 30-10 preseason loss to the Jets on Saturday night.
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Getting some work with starters
WRGreen Bay Packers
July 28, 2025
Golden caught a deep sideline pass with the first-team offense Monday, Matt Schneidman of The Athletic reports.
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Packers add burner wideout in first
WRGreen Bay Packers
April 24, 2025
The Packers selected Golden in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 23rd overall.
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Likely to play big role immediately
WRGreen Bay Packers
August 14, 2025
Golden is expected to begin his career in a starting role, per Eric Edholm of NFL.com.
ANALYSIS
Golden has lived up to the hype as the Packers' first first-round draft pick at wide receiver since 2002. The rookie has impressed with his hands and ability after the catch in camp, the latter of which is aided by Golden's elite 4.29 speed. Golden is set to be a key contributor out of the gate, especially with the Packers battling numerous injuries to other wide receivers. Christian Watson will likely begin the regular season on the PUP list, while Jayden Reed's Week 1 availability is in doubt as he recovers from a foot injury.
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