Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 01/08/2003 |
| Age | 23 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Matthew Golden
11/10/2026
Golden caught six passes for 123 yards in the Packers' 31-7 win over the Chicago Bears at Lambeau Field in Week 5 of the 2026 season. The performance was his best game of the season and highlighted his big-play ability in Green Bay's offense.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Professional American football wide receiver who plays for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. In his second season, 2026, he has become a regular target in the Packers passing game. |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 11 in |
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| Weight | 191 lb |
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Jersey Number | 0 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Klein Cain High School, Houston, Texas |
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Career
| High School | At Klein Cain High School he recorded 167 receptions for 3,242 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns. |
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| College | Played for the Houston Cougars (2022–2023) and the Texas Longhorns (2024). Across three collegiate seasons he recorded 134 receptions for 1,975 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. |
| NFL Draft | Selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2025 NFL Draft, the first wide receiver the Packers had taken in the first round since 2002. |
| Professional | Green Bay Packers wide receiver (2025–present) |
| Rookie Season (2025) | 29 receptions for 361 receiving yards over 14 regular-season games |
| First Regular-Season Touchdown | Scored his first regular-season receiving touchdown in a Week 3 game against the Atlanta Falcons in 2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was the first wide receiver selected in the first round by the Green Bay Packers since Javon Walker in 2002. | |
| 2. He was named second-team All-Big 12 in 2023. | |
| 3. He was among only six FBS players to record 35 or more receptions, 400 or more receiving yards and six or more receiving touchdowns in each season from 2022 to 2024. |
