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Packers pick WR Matthew Golden in NFL draft first round: Highlights, stats, profile


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Wide receiver Matthew Golden was picked 23rd overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL draft. Here’s what to know about Golden.

Matthew Golden draft profile, scouting report

Golden's combine performance has him in a new tier among the wide receiver class. He's an ideal No. 2 wideout in an offense thanks to his speed, route running, verticality and ball tracking on deep passes.

Matthew Golden stats

Golden played one season at Texas, catching 58 passes for 987 yards and nine TDs. He played the previous two seasons at Houston, catching 76 passes for 988 yards and 13 TDs.

Matthew Golden height, weight

Golden is listed at 5-foot-11, 191 pounds.

Where is Matthew Golden from?

Golden is from Houston.

Matthew Golden high school, highlights

Golden went to Klein Cain High School.

Matthew Golden Texas highlights