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Matthew Golden Already Turning Heads among Packers’ Teammates, Coaches

Originally posted on WI Sports Heroics | By Matt Lombardo | Last updated Jun 4, 2025 3:14 PM ET

The Green Bay Packers chose wide receiver Matthew Golden in the first round of April’s NFL Draft, stepping a bit out of character for the organization, in large part hoping his game-breaking speed ultimately makes a major impact.

That impact could come far sooner than expected, at least if Golden’s first impression this spring during OTA practices is any indication of what’s to come for the former University of Texas standout with 4.29 speed.

“Oh, man. Kid’s a stud,” Packers wide receiver Romeo Doubs said Tuesday, via Ryan Wood of PackersNews.com. “Doesn’t say much, but he just comes in and works. He’s been real consistent in that area…kid is playing fast right now, so I’m excited to see it.”

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Golden’s arrival might actually wind up making Doubs expendable, especially if he quickly shows he can replicate his collegiate success, where he averaged 17 yards per reception last season, at the NFL level.

The Packers have done an outstanding job of building a young receiving corps around ascending young quarterback Jordan Love, but Golden’s skill-set may give him the chance to quickly vault to the top of the depth chart or at least make the kind of impact to take a receiving corps that struggled with inconsistency last season to the next level in 2025.

Head coach Matt LaFleur is already impressed by what he’s seen from Green Bay’s top rookie wideout.

“I like his approach, how he comes to work every day, “LaFleur told reporters Tuesday. “He gives great effort, his attitude has been outstanding, and obviously he’s a talented young player. Still has a lot to learn, but he’s shown improvement every day.”

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