NFL.com draft expert Lance Zierlein dropped his first mock draft today, and he had the Steelers taking Texas WR Matthew Golden. Golden was also Pittsburgh’s selection in Daniel Jeremiah’s first mock draft, which came out last week.
Golden’s 2024 season helped his draft stock rise, as he became a favorite target for Texas QB Quinn Ewers, hauling in 58 receptions for 987 yards and an SEC-high nine receiving touchdowns. It was Golden’s first season with the Longhorns, as he spent the first two years of his career at Houston, where he totaled 76 receptions for 988 yards and 13 touchdowns over two seasons.