Texas WR Matthew Golden would give Bo Nix and exciting new weapon in the passing game

Should the Broncos improve their wide receiver room and draft Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden?

One prospect who the Denver Broncos may consider drafting in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft is Texas wide receiver, Matthew Golden. He is a 5’11”, 191-pound wide receiver who is considered one of the top pass-catchers in the entire draft. The Athletic’s lead draft analyst Dane Brugler has Golden ranked as his 27th overall prospect in the entire 2025 NFL Draft and has him graded as the fourth best receiver in the draft.

Golden played a total of two seasons at the University of Houston before transferring to Texas where he had a breakout year for the Longhorns. During his three-year career between both schools, Golden totaled 134 receptions for 1,975 yards and 22 touchdowns. This past year for Texas, he totaled 58 receptions for 987 yards and 9 touchdown receptions.

Player Profile

Matthew Golden | Wide Receiver | Texas

Height: 5’11”
Weight: 191 pounds
Age: 21 years old
Hands: 9 1⁄2 inches
Arm Length: 30 5/8 inches
40-Yard Dash: 4.29 seconds
10-Yard Split: 1.49 seconds

Film Room

Scouting Report

Strengths

Excellent route runner
Crafty and smooth with his routes and creates separation with ease
Developed route tre
Tracks the ball well and has good body control to make tough catches
Won contested catches
Has strong hands and plucks the ball out of the air
Proved he can be a down the field threat for an offense
Talented kick returner
Ran an impressive 4.29 40-time at the Combine

Weaknesses

Not really a weakness, but while he ran a 4.29 at the Combine, that speed doesn’t show up on the tape
Doesn’t provide much as a blocker
Has dealt with some minor drop issues at times
Not a dynamic receiver
Only average size

Matthew Golden’s RAS

What other analysts are saying about Texas WR Matthew Golden

NFL Network’s lead draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah on WR Matthew Golden

Golden has average size, but he plays with tremendous polish, instincts and toughness. He spends a lot of time operating out of the slot. He can defeat press coverage with quickness or strength. He understands how to tempo routes and sets up defenders down the field. He can change gears when the ball goes up and he tracks it naturally. He does a nice job of staying grounded through the catch when working on crossers. He has the utmost confidence in his ball skills. After the catch, he is very strong/sturdy to pull through tackles and he can make defenders miss in space. I love his temperament on the field — he plays with an edge. Overall, Golden doesn’t have dynamic traits, but he’s a natural football player and a quarterback’s best friend. He’s dependable.