Texas WR Matthew Golden selected in first round of the NFL Draft
Houston native Matthew Golden was No. 23 selection in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Green Bay Packers .
Golden rose up draft boards after a strong showing at the NFL combine, which included running the second fastest 40 time (4.29) of the year.
Here’s what to know about the ex-Texas Longhorns wide receiver.
Matthew Golden
School: Houston, Texas
Round: 1, Pick 23.
Hometown: Houston
What you should know about him: Initially a TCU commit, Golden swapped his commitment to Houston, where he played for two years before transferring to Texas for his final season.
Golden helped lead the Longhorns to the CFP Semifinal during the 2024 season, where they fell 28-14 to Ohio State.
How he fits on the Green Bay Packers:Green Bay is looking for a number one receiver for quarterback Jordan Love, and hopes Golden will be able to fill that role using his speed to threaten defense vertically and make big plays like he did for the Longhorns.
