Golden is the first Longhorn drafted by the Packers since Jermichael Finley in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian shared his thoughts on Green Bay's decision to pick the speedster, emphasizing Golden's potential to make an immediate impact with his skill set.

The Packers haven't spent a first-round pick on a wide receiver since Javon Walker in 2002. Somehow, they've always seemed to have at least one great receiver since then. But after 2024 when their top speedster suffered a major injury and other pass-catchers didn't fully catch on,

Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur said the draft room was “ecstatic” when the team picked wide receiver Matthew Golden on the first night of the 2025 NFL Draft in Green Bay.