Matthew Golden was picked by the Green Bay Packers in the first round of the NFL Draft 2025. The relief of this receiver obligation was subsequently noticeable among fans and those responsible.
The Packers After over two decades, it was finally possible to pull a passport recipient in the first round of draft. General Manager Brian Gutekunst was therefore even joke at his subsequent press conference. “I actually gave a different name, but Mark [Murphy] Just announced what he announced, so it is what it is, “the GM of the Cheeseheads had fun.
Meanwhile, Green Bay’s supporters were already in ecstasy when President Murphy wanted to announce the pick of the NFC-North representative in front of their home backdrop. In the words “for the first time since 2002”, the crowd broke out in jubilee cry because it was clear what was to follow.
Good art was from the reaction to the Golden-Pick in turn completely surprised. “I didn’t worry about it until he was up there,” admitted the 51-year-old. “And then you saw the crowd. Everything Green-Bay fans. You heard the chants and all of that. It was just really cool.”
NFL team is missing number 1 receiver
Meanwhile, the reaction of the Home Crowd is understandable. In the last NFL season, the Packers have been repeatedly criticized not to own a WR1. Not one of her receivers also cracked the notorious 1,000 yard mark in the past season. In addition, that Christian Watson After his cruciate ligament rupture, it will probably only get into preparation late.
Golden’s commitment in the draft therefore comes as called. The Packers newcomer recently convinced, among other things, at the NFL Scouting Combine, where he completed the 40-yard sprint in 4.29 seconds.
“He obviously has an outstanding speed,” said Gutekunst, and was still enthusiastic about Golden despite his initial joke. “And when we watched him, we thought that he probably has some of the best hands in the draft, not only when running back, but also when he follows the ball over his shoulder. He is a strong athlete. He is really versatile. He will do a lot of things.”