The Green Bay Packers are hoping their decision to draft a wide receiver in the first round pays off with rookie Matthew Golden.
The University of Texas star player went at No. 23, showing how much the team wanted to bolster their receiving corps and increase their playoff success.
Having another talented receiver is extra helpful with Christian Watson still recovering from the torn ACL he suffered earlier this year.
And Golden's already shown his capabilities in college and through pre-draft workouts.
After two seasons with the University of Houston, he took his talents to Texas, compiling an impressive season with 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns.
Green Bay Packers rookie Matthew Golden speaks at a press conference.
Green Bay Packers rookie Matthew Golden speaks at a press conference.
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His 4.29 seconds in the 40-yard dash show his impressive quickness as do his 1.49 seconds and 2.49 seconds in the 10-yard and 20-yard splits, respectively. That sounds like he'll add another scary target for Jordan Love to connect to on bombs down the field.
He's also bringing an ambitious goal for his debut NFL season in Green Bay.
KPRC 2 Houston's Aaron Wilson spoke with the rookie at the Skillz and Drillz Youth Football Camp youth football camp in Houston, with Golden asked what he hopes to accomplish as a rookie.
"Hopefully win that Super Bowl," he replied, adding, "For me, it's always team comes first and then for me it'll be whatever I want."
“For me, it’s being able to contribute to the team, go out there and have fun, and go get that trophy,” he also told reporters.
Earlier this month, Vegas Insider listed the Packers among the top eight teams in Super Bowl odds, with several sportsbooks putting them at +2000.
Regarding Golden's first season, Covers.com lists him among the top seven NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year candidates at +1500 odds to win the award.
In addition, his opening line for receiving yards is set at over 700 yards for -130 odds at DraftKings sportsbook.
Golden is joining a group of receivers that include Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, and Jayden Reed, among others. The rookie indicated his versatility on the field will allow him to contribute best this season.
"For me, like I said, just doing what the team needs me to do. That's what I did at Texas and that's what I'm concerned to do. Just being in a position to play for the Green Bay Packers, it means so much to me," Golden said.