Texas WR Matthew Golden Has the Most Heartwarming Plan for His First NFL Purchase

Texas WR Matthew Golden Has the Most Heartwarming Plan for His First NFL Purchase

The projected first-round pick's first big purchase as an NFL player will be extra meaningful.

Packers Rookie Matthew Golden Plans to Use NFL Signing Bonus to Buy Back His Grandma’s House

For Matthew Golden, hearing his name called in the first round of the 2025 NFL Draft wasn’t just about making it to the NFL — it was about making good on a promise he made to the woman who helped raise him. The 21-year-old wide receiver from Houston, Texas, was selected No. 23 overall by the Green Bay Packers on Thursday, April 24. And shortly after achieving his NFL dream, Golden revealed a personal mission that goes far beyond the football fie…

2025 NFL Draft: Packers select Texas WR Matthew Golden in 1st round, No. 23 overall

Green Bay drafts receiver in first round for first time in 23 years

Texas WR Matthew Golden details why he wants to buy house for grandmother with NFL money

Matthew Golden is expected to learn his new team on Thursday night. All signs point to Golden being a first-round NFL Draft pick, which will result in the former Texas wide receiver being well compensated for his first few professional seasons. Ahead of the draft, Golden revealed his top priority once he signs his rookie contract. Golden wants to buy his family’s old house for his grandmother. “We lost our property a couple of years ago,” Golden…

Texas WR Matthew Golden Projected As First-Round Pick

As the 2025 NFL Draft beckons, Texas Longhorns fans and NFL scouts alike are buzzing about wide receiver Matthew Golden, who has captivated audiences with his electrifying performances on the field. Golden, who’s pegged as a first-round pick, carved out a phenomenal college career that reached a climax during his final season at Texas. Golden’s journey to prominence began at Klein Oak, followed by two standout years at Houston, where his playmak…