Matthew Golden - NFL Wide Receiver

• Full Name: Matthew Golden
• Date of Birth: February 23, 2004
• Hometown: Houston, Texas
• High School: Klein Cain High School (Houston, TX)
• College: University of Texas
• NFL Draft: Selected by the Green Bay Packers, 1st Round, Pick #23 in the 2025 NFL Draft
• Position: Wide Receiver / Kick Returner

• Originally signed with the University of Houston in the 2022 recruiting class, where he quickly became one of the Cougars’ top receivers.
• 2022 Season (Houston): Caught 38 passes for 584 yards and 7 touchdowns as a true freshman, immediately showcasing his playmaking ability.
• 2023 Season (Houston): Posted 38 receptions for 404 yards and 6 touchdowns despite dealing with injury setbacks. Also emerged as one of the nation’s most dangerous kick returners.
• 2024 Season (Texas): Transferred to the University of Texas. Became a reliable target in the Longhorns’ passing game while continuing to contribute on special teams. Helped Texas transition into SEC play with big-play ability in both receiving and returns.
• Declared for the 2025 NFL Draft after three seasons of college football (2022–2024).

• All-Big 12 recognition at Houston (2022)
• National leader in kickoff return touchdowns (2023)
• All-Conference honors for special teams and receiving contributions
• Career totals: 1,500+ receiving yards, 20 total touchdowns (receiving and returns)

• Drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the #23 overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft.
• Chosen as a versatile receiver and return specialist, adding speed and explosiveness to Green Bay’s offense and special teams.
• Expected to compete for immediate snaps as a wideout while also contributing in the return game.

• Known for his speed and shiftiness in the open field, often described as a “home run threat” every time he touches the ball.
• One of the few players in college football to score multiple kick return touchdowns in a single season (2023 at Houston).
• His transfer to Texas was part of the Longhorns’ push to build SEC-ready depth at skill positions.
• First Houston-area wide receiver in over a decade to be drafted in the first round of the NFL Draft.