Matthew Golden: Explosive. Underrated. Blazing fast.
Before you write him off, here’s what you need to know:
Ran a 4.29 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine (fastest among all wide receivers)
Averaged 95 receiving yards per game over his final six college games
Led all receivers in deep ball efficiency, catching 59.1% of targets 20 or more yards downfield
16.4% of his career receptions went for touchdowns (third-highest rate in this draft class)
50.6% of his targets in 2023 resulted in a first down or touchdown (eighth in the class)
Averaged 21.6 yards per catch in the college postseason
Career average of 25.8 yards per kick return
Smooth route runner with top-end burst and acceleration
He didn’t post eye-popping production across his whole career—but the late-season breakout and elite athleticism make him one of the most intriguing wide receiver prospects in the draft.
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