The Green Bay Packers broke a 23-year drought without a first-round wide receiver Thursday night, selecting Texas standout Matthew Golden with the No. 23 overall pick in the NFL draft.
Golden, 21, arrives in Green Bay after a breakout junior campaign with the Longhorns, where he tallied 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns. Known for his game-breaking speed, Golden posted a 4.29-second 40-yard dash and averaged 20 yards per catch in nine games last season.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst said Golden’s athleticism and mentality made him a perfect fit for the team’s culture.