Wide receiver Matthew Golden proved he’s a versatile inside-out threat with enough explosiveness to fit into an NFL offense. Golden’s physical traits fall below the average for NFL wideouts, but his skills, highlighted during the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine, make up for it as he prepares for the 2025 NFL Draft.
How Tall Is Matthew Golden?
Golden measured 5’11” at the 2025 NFL Combine. That’s slightly below the average NFL wide receiver height of around six feet.
How Much Does Golden Weigh?
Golden measured 191 pounds at the NFL Combine, again below average for his position.
Travis Hunter, commonly considered the top receiver and cornerback of the 2025 NFL Draft, weighs 188 pounds, even lower than Golden. Both of them are clearly below the average position weight of 200 pounds.
How Old Is Golden?
Born on Aug. 1, 2003, Golden is 22 years old, which is standard for a player entering the NFL Draft.
Which School Did Golden Go To?
Golden grew up in Houston and attended Klein Cain High School.
He first committed to TCU but flipped to the University of Houston, where he played two seasons before transferring to Texas for his final year.
Revisiting Golden’s College Career
Golden started as a true freshman at Houston in 2022, posting 38 catches for 584 yards and seven touchdowns.
In Year 2, he earned Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week honors, but he later transferred to Texas.
At Texas, he caught 49 passes for 787 yards and eight touchdowns, helping lead the Longhorns to an SEC Championship Game loss to Georgia and a trip to the College Football Playoff, where they lost in the semifinals.
How Fast Did Golden Complete His 40-Yard Dash?
Golden ran an impressive 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the Combine
NFL Outlook And Scouting Report
Golden’s draft stock varies. Some mock drafts project him as a late first-rounder, while others see him going in Round 2.
PSFN’s latest seven-round 2025 NFL Mock Draft sees the WR going to the Green Bay Packers as the No. 23 pick. Given the Packers’ need for a receiving threat to complement Jayden Reed, the WR prospect can expect a starting position if he lands in Green Bay, Wis., hosts of this year’s draft.
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“If a first-tier WR prospect like Matthew Golden falls to the Green Bay Packers, will they take him? That’s a question without a clear answer, but there is surface-level interest to note. Green Bay met with Golden at the NFL Combine and on a 30 visit, making contact twice,” said PFSN’s Ian Cummings.
“In an offense emulating the ‘many mouths to feed’ model that teams like Buffalo have championed, Golden’s presence as a dynamic movement-Z WR with separation chops, RAC ability, and vertical body control could be invaluable. My comp for Golden: T.Y. Hilton.”
