Matthew Golden, born August 1, 2003, is an American professional wide receiver currently playing for the Green Bay Packers, who selected him in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft. He had a standout college career, initially making an impact at the University of Houston where he earned a freshman starting spot in 2022 and later gained Big 12 special teams honors.
Transferring to the University of Texas for the 2024 season, Golden led the Longhorns in receiving with 49 receptions for 787 yards and eight touchdowns, contributing to their appearance in the College Football Playoffs. His impressive collegiate performance culminated in being drafted 23rd overall by the Packers, marking their first first-round wide receiver selection since 2002. Golden signed a four-year, $17.58 million guaranteed rookie contract and made his NFL debut in Week 1, contributing to a victory.