Breakdown: A young receiver with big-time speed and playmaking ability is coming to Green Bay. The first-round streak is over at wide receiver, and Golden could not only help replace Christian Watson's speed right away in 2025 but also develop into Jordan Love's new No. 1 target. Golden caught 58 passes and scored nine touchdowns for Texas in 2024.

The 2025 NFL draft (ESPN, ABC, ESPN App) is underway in Green Bay, and the Packers kicked things off with Texas WR Matthew Golden, the No. 23 pick of Round 1. Here is a breakdown of each Packers pick: Analysis of every pick | Updated depth chart Round 1,

The 2025 NFL Draft will conclude with Rounds 4-7 on Saturday. The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to have five picks. The Packers’ Day 3 Picks