Packers’ Jordan Love Sounds Off on What Makes Matthew Golden Special

The Packers seem incredibly optimistic about first-round rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden’s upside.

Golden’s game-altering speed was on display during the NFL combine when he ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.29 seconds, tops among receivers, and Green Bay is hopeful that it translates to Sundays.

Through a spring’s worth of OTA and minicamp practices and two-plus weeks of training camp, Packers quarterback Jordan Love sure sounds fired up about his newest receiver.

“Matthew Golden,” Love recently told ESPN’s This is Football. “I think he’s shown up since Day 1, and really shown his play style.”

That style seems built upon big plays, after the former University of Texas standout averaged 17 yards per reception while catching 58 passes for 987 yards and nine touchdowns in his final collegiate season.

Packers’ Jordan Love Fired Up About Matthew Golden

Initial returns are encouraging for Golden, Love, and the Packers.

“He came in really polished,” Love said, of Golden. “He’s been making plays since Day 1. He’s got very aggressive hands, he’s a smooth route runner, he’s got speed.”