Matthew Golden brings blazing 4.29 speed and big-play potential to the Green Bay Packers after a breakout year at Texas, but his raw route-running and timing issues raise questions about his immediate fantasy impact. While his ceiling as a deep threat is undeniable, Golden’s rookie season may be defined more by inconsistency than reliability.
Matthew Golden, Green Bay Packers
The Houston Cougars gave Golden 17 starts over his first 19 games in 2022 and 2023, resulting in two quiet receiving seasons (38/584/7 and 38/404/6). He made more significant plays (15.4 YPC) in his freshman year than in the following season (10.