The Green Bay Packers entered the 2025 NFL Draft with a clear mission: find Jordan Love a dynamic new weapon. With the 27th overall pick, they selected Matthew Golden — the explosive wideout from Texas who turned heads in the SEC during his lone season as a starter.
So far, Golden has not disappointed.
From Day One of minicamp, he’s impressed both coaches and teammates — none more than quarterback Jordan Love, who’s already singing his praises.
“He’s been looking good,” Love said. “I think from the get-go, from Day 1 when he got here, he’s showcased just the versatility he has running routes, the speed he has, and his ability to catch.”
A Dynamic Start at Texas
Golden burst onto the national stage during his only full season with the Texas Longhorns, catching passes from future NFL prospects Quinn Ewers and Arch Manning.
In that breakout year, he recorded:
- 987 receiving yards
- 9 touchdowns
- 61.7 yards per game average
His blazing speed and crisp route-running made him one of the most dangerous deep threats in college football — and it was enough to earn him first-round buzz heading into the draft.
Now, he’s bringing that same energy to Lambeau Field.
Making the Jump to the NFL Looks Natural
For any rookie, adjusting to the NFL is a challenge, especially at wide receiver, where timing, precision, and understanding complex offensive schemes are critical.
But for Golden, the transition appears smoother than expected.
Love noted that while there were early moments of hesitation, particularly with route recognition, those kinks are quickly getting ironed out.
“You could tell the first couple days there might be a couple routes here and there where he just might be thinking a little bit too much out there,” Love explained.
“But every day he’s been getting better.”
That kind of progression is exactly what the Packers hoped for when they drafted him.
Why Golden Fits Perfectly in Green Bay?
With a revamped offense under head coach Matt LaFleur, the Packers are leaning on young talent to inject life into their passing game. Golden’s combination of speed, agility, and hands makes him an ideal fit in Green Bay’s system.
More importantly, his chemistry with Love is developing fast.
While the regular season is still months away, early signs suggest Golden could be more than just a contributor — he could be a breakout star.
And if Love has anything to say about it, Golden is already becoming a trusted target.
Final Takeaway: A Promising Future for Golden and Love
It’s early, but the foundation is being laid for a strong connection between Jordan Love and Matthew Golden.
As Golden continues to grow into the Packers’ offense, his impact is likely to grow, and Love couldn’t be more excited.
For Packers fans hoping for a spark in the passing game, Golden may just be the answer they’ve been waiting for.
And for Love? He already knows what he loves most — Golden’s potential.
