Wide receiver Matthew Golden was picked 23rd in the 2025 NFL Draft, but he’ll now be wearing No. 22 for the Green Bay Packers.
Golden, who wore No. 2 at both the University of Houston and the University of Texas, has the talent to be a great wideout.
He is going insanely viral this week after his team picture dropped on social media.
One X account posted his picture, which showed him with his hands on his hips as he sported his new jersey.
“Is this the worst aura of all time?” the account asked.
The mention of his aura and the picture have garnered more than 388,000 views and more than 4,000 likes on the popular social media site.
Is this the worst aura of all time? pic.twitter.com/U0ntm0yBnL
— Kev 🥈 (@2KEVlN) May 19, 2025
How social media responded to Matthew Golden’s picture:
“Deadass bro looks like a make a wish photo shoot,” one person said.
Deadass bro looks like a make a wish photo shoot
— Kev 🥈 (@2KEVlN) May 19, 2025
“1st round wr wearing a 7th string cb and kick returner number is something,” a second fan stated.
1st round wr wearing a 7th string cb and kick returner number is something.
— FoNucks (@NucksFo) May 20, 2025
“An oversized helmet will do it. Complete and utter aura destroyer. Could be anybody. Helmet’s oversized.. you’re hosed,” another fan added.
An oversized helmet will do it. Complete and utter aura destroyer. Could be anybody. Helmet’s oversized..you’re hosed
— The Dupree Show (@DupreeShow) May 20, 2025
“This number “issue” is really a concise microcosm of generational differences. If you don’t wake up thinking about “my brand”, then what number Golden wears elicits nothing more than a IDGAF shoulder shrug. 70 yard house calls look great in any #,” a fourth person said of Matthew Golden.
This number "issue" is really a concise microcosm of generational differences. If you don't wake up thinking about "my brand", then what number Golden wears elicits nothing more than a IDGAF shoulder shrug. 70 yard house calls look great in any #
— NoSacredCows@MichaelMangarelli (@MichaelMan80865) May 20, 2025
“He looks like he’s wearing a helmet he bought at the corner sports memorabilia store at the mall,” one final fan commented.
He looks like he's wearing a helmet he bought at the corner sports memorabilia store at the mall
— Caleb The Actual Bear (@HailSalamiPod) May 19, 2025
On Monday, the Green Bay Packers announced they have signed their 2025 first-round draft pick, Matthew Golden.
He is the first wide receiver taken by the Packers in the draft’s opening round since 2002.
Golden inked a four-year, fully guaranteed $17.58 million contract.
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