History of Matthew Golden in Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: October 14, 2025

Matthew Golden is a wide receiver and punt returner in the NFL, currently playing for the Green Bay Packers. He was drafted by the Packers in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. Prior to his professional career, Golden played college football for both the Houston Cougars and the Texas Longhorns.

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2002: Javon Walker drafted by Green Bay Packers

In 2002, Javon Walker was the last wide receiver before Matthew Golden to be selected in the first round by the Green Bay Packers.

August 1, 2003: Matthew Golden's birth

On August 1, 2003, Matthew Golden was born. He is an American professional football wide receiver and punt returner.

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2022: Freshman Season Performance

During his freshman season in 2022, Matthew Golden secured a starting position. He had a notable performance in week 12 with eight receptions for 127 yards and two touchdowns in a victory against East Carolina. He ended the season with 38 receptions for 584 yards and seven touchdowns.

December 7, 2023: Entering the Transfer Portal

On December 7, 2023, Matthew Golden announced his decision to enter the transfer portal.

December 16, 2023: Transfer to Texas

On December 16, 2023, Matthew Golden announced that he would be transferring to Texas.

2023: Big 12 Conference special teams player of the week honors

In 2023, during week 3, Matthew Golden caught four passes for 56 yards and returned three kicks for 132 yards, including a touchdown, resulting in a loss against TCU and earning him Big 12 Conference special teams player of the week honors. In week 7 of 2023, he returned a kick 99 yards for a touchdown in a win against West Virginia.

2024: Leads Team in Regular Season

During the 2024 regular season, Matthew Golden led the Texas team with 49 receptions for 787 yards and eight touchdowns. The team lost to Georgia in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship game but advanced to the College Football Playoffs, defeating Clemson and Arizona State.

January 13, 2025: Declares for the 2025 NFL draft

On January 13, 2025, Matthew Golden declared for the 2025 NFL draft.

May 19, 2025: Signs Rookie Contract

On May 19, 2025, Matthew Golden signed a four-year rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers for $17.58 million fully guaranteed.

2025: Drafted by the Green Bay Packers

In 2025, Matthew Golden was selected by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL draft after playing college football for the Houston Cougars and Texas Longhorns.