The countdown of Future Packers Future is a countdown of 100 potential customers that Packers Green Bay could choose in 2025 NFL Draft.
Green Bay Packers will be without the services of Christian Watson for most of the upcoming season. There was a selection of the second round and the explosive playmaker broke his ACL during the finals of the regular season against Chicago Bears and may not return to action until the end of the 2025 campaign.
Matthew Golden He is a player who can support replace Watson when he is on the side line and potentially develop in a wide receiver No. 1. The wide Texas receiver works at number 64 in the unpacking of Future Packers Countdown.
The four -star recruit Golden began his collegiate career in Houston. During his two seasons in Houston, Golden dragged 76 parties out of 988 yards and 13 appointments.
During his lonely season with Longhorns, Golden noted 58 admissions out of 987 yards and nine -freezing.
“Golden was the only permanent in the receiving room for Texas this season,” said Joey Hickey, Athlon Sports writer. “It was expected that Isaiah Bond would be a recipient, but he had problems with injuries. Golden came up and made large pieces. “
Golden is a three -level threat and a crunchy route runner. He has sleek body movements in its breaks. He has a good sense of route.
A former athlete, Golden, has a vertical speed to remove the peak of defense and create explosive plays. He finds additional equipment down to create behind schedule separation on vertical routes and follows the ball well.
The wide Texas receiver has exceptional body control and is comfortable in motion. It was marked with four drops last season and had 10 drops during two seasons in Houston.
“Golden leads great routes, but also has a strong understanding of insurance identification and knowledge on how to manipulate defense,” said Hickey. “He has a great speed, but he is also a very precise runner, which makes it difficult to defend him.”
Golden does not have to choke at a fishing point and quickly turns the UPF field to create YAC. If he makes the first defender of the Virgin, he has the speed to do housecall. According to Pro Football FocusGolden raised 303 jardy after catching last season.
“Golden has a good vision to go at his speed,” said Hickey. “The huge part of his initial influence on university football was returning in Houston before moving to Texas. His ability to make the defenders of the Virgin is one of his strengths. “
Golden was outstanding special teams during his preparatory career and will provide immediate value of special teams as a Return specialist. During his two seasons in Houston, an average of 31.2 jand for a return of kick and returned two starting of the application.
Adjust to the Packers
Packers did not develop a wide receiver in the first round since 2002, when they chose Javon Walker with the 20th general choice.
Golden is the behind schedule first, early goal, which could go in the same range as Watson did in 2022, when Packers changed in the second round to get the NDSU product from 34. General.
If Golden is still on the board, when the curtains close in the first round at Apri 24, it would not be a surprise that Gutekunst is moving to catch a energetic playmaker.
“Wide receivers are often as selfless as gold,” said Hickey. “He is really a team over a self -sufficient player, which makes it easier for the coach to want to get him in football. He has a good head on his shoulders. You can count on it not only to be available, but production. He caught six or more appointments in all three seasons in university football. The reliability in the field in combination with high character traits makes it a huge potential addition. “
A year ago, at that time, Packers had a promising wide acceptance room. A year forward quickly, and the gloss was a bit.
DonTayvion Wicks fought with drops, something that harassed him since Virginia.
Jayden Reed began his second season with a bang, then cooled down, and also get the butterfingers housing.
Romeo Dobs suffered two brain shocks last season, as well as an isolated incident at the beginning of the season, which caused Packers to suspend the previous selection of day 3.
Gutekunst must make a priority to add at least one, if not two wide receivers to the mix out of season. Thanks to its ability to play a great game, Golden can be the perfect goal.
