Matthew Golden
Green Bay Packers·#0Pos WRHt 5'11"Wt 195 lbCollege Texas
Updated September 16, 2026
College Production
Houston · American Athletic
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Pos Rk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11 | 48 | 38 | 595 | 7 | 85 |
| 2023 | 9 | 45 | 37 | 404 | 5 | 114 |
| 2024 | 16 | 65 | 50 | 859 | 2 | 160 |
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Scouting Report
Texas · 2025 draft class
Golden is a dynamic receiving threat with exceptional playmaking ability after the catch. He possesses impressive speed and acceleration, with the burst to separate from defenders vertically and create big plays. Golden runs crisp routes with attention to detail, showing the ability to set up defenders with subtle head fakes and body movements. His hands are reliable, catching the ball cleanly away from his body. After the catch, Golden is electric with the ball in his hands, showcasing elusiveness and contact balance to break tackles.
Strengths
- Explosive acceleration
- route-running precision
- reliable hands
- dynamic after-catch ability
- vertical threat
- competitive toughness
- positional versatility
- return ability
Concerns
- Still developing physical strength against press coverage
- occasionally body catches instead of using hands
- can improve consistency on contested catches