Matthew Golden — NFL Mock Draft Roundup 1.0
Leading up to the 2025 NFL Draft, we will track where Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden appears in the latest NFL mock drafts.
Matthew Golden NFL Mock Drafts
Here are some of the latest mock drafts in which Golden has appeared:
No. 19 overall — Tampa Bay Buccaneers
If the Bucs move on from impending free agent Chris Godwin, they'll likely want to add a little more firepower at receiver. Golden essentially can play the Godwin role.
No. 22 overall — Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers cannot continue to win with Ladd McConkey operating as a one-man show in the passing game. Golden would add speed and playmaking ability to the lineup.
No. 26 overall — Los Angeles Rams
Matthew Golden has been a late riser over the past few months as he had a big hand in Texas' playoff run in January. He's got big play ability down the field and could be a nice complement for Puka Nacua for the long haul.
The Athletic — Baumgardner/Dochterman
No. 21 overall — Pittsburgh Steelers
This might be a little high for Golden, but he's another player who really took advantage of the extended College Football Playoff this year. He was the true star receiver for the Longhorns this season after spending two years at Houston.
Had he not gone off the board a pick earlier, Egbuka would have been an ideal selection for the Steelers.
Had he not gone off the board a pick earlier, Egbuka would have been an ideal selection for the Steelers.
No. 22 overall — Los Angeles Chargers
The Chargers need some lightning to go with all of that thunder. This physical offense helped turn the tide in Year One under Harbaugh, but there's little question that the team's lack of wide receiver help lingers as a big need. Landing Matthew Golden to complement Ladd McConkey gives the Chargers an explosive run-after-catch threat and vertical option to go with McConkey's excellent slot profile.
No. 21 overall — Pittsburgh Steelers
I don't think the Steelers could go wrong drafting Golden or Ohio State's Emeka Egbuka here. They go with Golden in this case, but they are both professional route runners with outstanding hands and toughness.
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