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Matthew Golden

WR

Matthew Golden came into the league as a 1st-round selection (23rd overall) in 2025, drafted out of Texas; Houston. He's currently with GB, in his 2nd season in the league. He posted a 55.5 ScoutIndex Rating last season, an above-average mark that placed him in the 73rd percentile among WRs. Volume is his calling card, grading in the 97th percentile among his peers. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 59 catches for 862 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 191#

College

Texas; Houston

Draft

Rd 1, 23rd overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
68.1

88th percentile among WRs

6 games · 57 targets

Role×0.14+1.60
Hands×0.1+0.51
Volume×0.12+2.45
Total EPA×0.22+1.20
EPA/target×0.3+0.15
Yards/target×0.12+0.66

Week 1 projection · @ MIN

Methodology
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec1.9 (0–4)56% 1.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec yds24.3 (5.6–43.1)47% 25.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)6% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed96▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size30▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands4▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat95▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability95▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share91▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share94▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency65▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume97▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026GB68.166305013
2025GB55.5144929361

Career profile

Matthew Golden has appeared in 20 regular-season games across 2 NFL seasons on file, all with GB.

He has rushed for 55 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 59 passes for 862 yards and 3 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with GB: 501 yards and 3 touchdowns in 6 games.

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2025: a 55.5, in the 73rd percentile among WRs that year.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
17
5.7/g
327
109/g
2
Away3
13
4.3/g
174
58/g
1
In division2
12
6.0/g
218
109/g
0
Out of division4
18
4.5/g
283
71/g
3
In wins4
19
4.8/g
306
77/g
2
In losses2
11
5.5/g
195
98/g
1
On grass2
8
4.0/g
121
61/g
2
On turf4
22
5.5/g
380
95/g
1
Indoors1
6
6.0/g
95
95/g
0
Outdoors5
24
4.8/g
406
81/g
3

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1MIN6 rec, 95 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 2NYJ4 rec, 58 yds, 0 TD56.4
Week 3ATL5 rec, 100 yds, 1 TD65.8
Week 4TB6 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD38.8
Week 5CHI6 rec, 123 yds, 0 TD89.1
Week 6DAL6 rec, 104 yds, 1 TD63.7

Matthew Golden — common questions

What position does Matthew Golden play?
Matthew Golden is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Matthew Golden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Matthew Golden has played for GB (2025–2026).
Where did Matthew Golden go to college?
Matthew Golden played college football at Texas; Houston.
When was Matthew Golden drafted?
Matthew Golden was selected in round 1, 23rd overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Matthew Golden scored?
Matthew Golden has 3 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (3 receiving).
What is Matthew Golden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Matthew Golden rated 68.1 for 2026, the 88th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

Related players

Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 1, 2025