GREEN BAY — Matthew Golden says he doesn’t feel any extra pressure associated with his status as the first wide receiver drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the opening round in over two decades.
Green Bay Packers' Matthew Golden tries to catch a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Nehemiah Pritchett during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Photos: Packers first-round draft pick Matthew Golden in action
Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden runs past UTSA linebacker Dadrian Taylor after a catch during their 2022 game in San Antonio.
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Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden breaks the tackle attempt by Rice safety George Nyakwol enroute to a touchdown during their 2022 game in Houston.
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Houston wide receiver Matthew Golden catches a pass as Rice safety Gabriel Taylor defends during their 2023 game in Houston.
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Texas receiver Matthew Golden signals a first down after catching a pass during a game against Georgia last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates his touchdown against Florida during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden runs against Kentucky defensive back Maxwell Hairston after a catch during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden runs against Kentucky during their game last season in Austin, Texas.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch against Georgia defensive back Daniel Harris during the first half of last season's Southeastern Conference championship game in Atlanta.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden celebrates his 2-point conversion against Arizona State during overtime in the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff game in Atlanta.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch for a 2-point conversion against against Arizona State during overtime in the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff in Atlanta.
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Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden makes the catch against Arizona State defensive back Keith Abney II during the quarterfinals of last season's College Football Playoff in Atlanta.
Green Bay Packers' Matthew Golden tries to catch a pass in front of Seattle Seahawks' Nehemiah Pritchett during the first half of a preseason NFL football game Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
