Texas broad receiver Matthew Golden made probably the most of his time on the 2025 NFL Scouting Mix in Indianapolis.
The previous Longhorns wideout was one of many standout receivers on Saturday, anchored by his robust run within the 40-yard sprint.
Per Mix IQ, Golden ran a 4.29s 40, reaching a high pace of 23.57 mph. It was the second-fastest time within the 40-yard sprint by a wideout weighing a minimum of 190 kilos since 2003.
On Bluesky, NFL insider Ian Rapoport wrote that the junior broad receiver “has made some cash at the moment,” whereas sharing a spotlight package deal that aired throughout NFL Community’s mix protection.
“All the pieces he does … is actual crisp,” mentioned NFL Community draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah within the clip, which displayed Golden’s route-running, ball expertise and skill to regulate.
He displayed all three on the next play within the SEC championship recreation in opposition to Georgia.
Golden moved in movement pre-snap, faked as if he was operating a comeback route to achieve separation within the secondary and made a fantastic adjustment to finish the catch whereas falling alongside the sideline.
Per Tankathon, Golden is the No. 29 general prospect within the 2025 class and was projected to be chosen by the Jets within the second spherical (No. 42).
In Jeremiah’s 2.0 mock draft, he had Golden going to the Payments at No. 30 general whereas itemizing him as his Twenty second-best prospect.
After his mix efficiency, Golden could be a steal if he had been accessible to Buffalo that late within the first spherical.
Final season, Golden had 58 receptions, 987 yards (17 yards per reception) and an SEC-high 9 landing receptions.
The Chargers, Texans and Rams are groups choosing within the 20s who want a large receiver and may very well be an ideal match for Golden.
Every already has a minimum of one excellent younger broad receiver, and Golden may very well be a superb No. 2.
The Chargers drafted broad receiver Ladd McConkey final season, and he had 82 receptions, 1,149 receiving yards and 7 touchdowns as a rookie. Texans wideout Nico Collins had his second consecutive 1,000-yard season regardless of lacking 5 video games. In the meantime, Rams broad receiver Puka Nacua averaged 90 receiving yards per recreation, up from his common in 2023 (87.4 yards per recreation) when he reached the Professional Bowl and completed second in Related Press Rookie of the Yr voting.
Golden needs to be a practical choice for any of these groups within the first spherical. By the point they choose once more on Day 2, he in all probability will not be accessible.
