The Green Bay Packers selected a wide receiver in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft. It was the first time a wide receiver was selected in the first round by the Packers since 2002. That was receiver was none other than Texas Longhorns standout Matthew Golden.
Last season, it was apparent that Jordan Love could use more help. Brian Gutekunst drafted Golden and then doubled down at the position in the third round by taking Savion Williams.
Golden, in particular, was projected in many mock drafts to go higher than Green Bay's pick. Seeing him slide down to No.