Texas huge receiver Matthew Golden made essentially the most of his time on the 2025 NFL Scouting Mix in Indianapolis.
The previous Longhorns wideout was one of many standout receivers on Saturday, anchored by his robust run within the 40-yard sprint.
Per Combine IQ, Golden ran a 4.29s 40, reaching a high pace of 23.57 mph. It was the second-fastest time within the 40-yard sprint by a wideout weighing no less than 190 kilos since 2003.
On Bluesky, NFL insider Ian Rapoport wrote that the junior huge receiver “has made some cash in the present day,” whereas sharing a spotlight bundle that aired throughout NFL Community’s mix protection.
“All the pieces he does … is actual crisp,” mentioned NFL Community draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah within the clip, which displayed Golden’s route-running, ball abilities and talent to regulate.
He displayed all three on the next play within the SEC championship sport towards Georgia.
Golden moved in movement pre-snap, faked as if he was operating a comeback route to realize separation within the secondary and made a lovely adjustment to finish the catch whereas falling alongside the sideline.
Per Tankathon, Golden is the No. 29 general prospect within the 2025 class and was projected to be chosen by the Jets within the second spherical (No. 42).
In Jeremiah’s 2.0 mock draft, he had Golden going to the Payments at No. 30 general whereas listing him as his 22nd-best prospect.
After his mix efficiency, Golden can be a steal if he had been out there to Buffalo that late within the first spherical.
Final season, Golden had 58 receptions, 987 yards (17 yards per reception) and an SEC-high 9 landing receptions.
The Chargers, Texans and Rams are groups choosing within the 20s who want a large receiver and could possibly be an ideal match for Golden.
Every already has no less than one excellent younger huge receiver, and Golden could possibly be a superb No. 2.
The Chargers drafted huge receiver Ladd McConkey final season, and he had 82 receptions, 1,149 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns as a rookie. Texans wideout Nico Collins had his second consecutive 1,000-yard season regardless of lacking 5 video games. In the meantime, Rams huge receiver Puka Nacua averaged 90 receiving yards per sport, up from his common in 2023 (87.4 yards per sport) when he reached the Professional Bowl and completed second in Related Press Rookie of the 12 months voting.
Golden must be a practical choice for any of these groups within the first spherical. By the point they choose once more on Day 2, he in all probability will not be out there.
