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Packers WR Matthew Golden Switches To No. 22 For A Heartfelt Reason

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On Wednesday, the Green Bay Packers revealed the jersey numbers for their 2025 NFL Draft class, with the number assigned to wide receiver Matthew Golden sparking lively discussion among fans.

Golden wore the jersey with the No. 2 during his time at Texas. After being drafted, he was initially assigned No. 81 but later switched to No. 22, a less common choice for a wide receiver in the NFL.

The Packers held their rookie availability on Friday, and during his conversation with reporters, Golden explained why he decided to switch to No. 22.

Matthew Golden speaks at a press conference after being selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.u00a9 Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Matthew Golden speaks at a press conference after being selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 23rd pick in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft.