Packers fans, get ready to welcome a new playmaker to the green and gold! Rookie wide receiver Matthew Golden is officially a Packer, inking his rookie deal and already winning hearts with his gratitude and big plans. The first-round pick took to X to share a simple but powerful message: “Thank You God.” You can feel the emotion behind those words—this is a kid who’s living his dream and isn’t taking a single moment for granted.
Golden, the 23rd overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, brings a resume that’s got Lambeau buzzing. After tearing it up in the SEC with Texas and earlier in the Big 12 at Houston, this guy’s no stranger to big stages. In 2024, he racked up 987 receiving yards and nine touchdowns for the Longhorns, helping them punch their ticket to the College Football Playoff. Sure, Texas fell to Ohio State in the semis, but Golden’s tape shows a dynamic receiver who can stretch the field and make defenses sweat. Now, he’s ready to team up with Jordan Love and give the Packers’ offense some serious juice.
But it’s not just Golden’s game that’s turning heads—it’s his heart. The rookie signed a four-year, $17.58 million deal, and he’s already making moves that hit you right in the feels. Golden’s using part of that money to buy a house for his grandmother, the same house he grew up in. “Just knowing that I’m in the position to be able to get that back for all my family—my little cousins that grew up there—for everybody to go back home, just feel that energy,” he said. That’s the kind of story that reminds you why we love sports. It’s not just about catches and touchdowns; it’s about a kid from humble roots giving back to the people who raised him.
On the field, Golden’s expected to hit the ground running. The Packers are counting on him to step up right away, especially in a stacked NFC North where the Lions, Vikings, and Bears aren’t messing around. With Jordan Love slinging the ball, Green Bay’s got a quarterback who’s taken them to the playoffs the last few years but hasn’t quite gotten over the hump. A weapon like Golden could be the missing piece to get them back to the Super Bowl conversation.
And here’s the bonus: Golden isn’t the only new face at receiver. The Packers doubled down in the draft, snagging Savion Williams out of TCU in the third round. Williams, who put up 611 yards and six touchdowns for the Horned Frogs in 2024, is tight with Golden, and you can already imagine the chemistry these two could bring. The Packers have been hunting for playmakers at wideout for a while—there were even whispers they were eyeing George Pickens before he landed with the Cowboys. But with Golden and Williams in the fold, Green Bay’s got a pair of young, hungry receivers ready to make their mark.
The vibe in Green Bay is electric right now. Fans are itching to see what this rookie duo can do, and they won’t have to wait long—OTAs kick off on May 27. Picture Golden streaking down the sideline, Williams boxing out defenders, and Love dropping dimes. It’s the kind of potential that gets you hyped for September. For a team with Super Bowl aspirations, these rookies might just be the spark that lights the way.
