Overview

• Golden has drawn unanimous praise from quarterback Jordan Love and the coaching staff for his speed, polished route running and aggressive hands in early training camp sessions.
• He ran a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the Combine following a Texas season with 987 receiving yards, underpinning hopes he can fill Green Bay’s WR1 void for the first time since 2002.
• Third-round pick Savion Williams is competing alongside Golden, adding depth and raising the stakes for starting positions on the Packers’ wideout depth chart.
• Veterans Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs and Christian Watson face increased pressure to secure their roles as Golden and Williams challenge for targets.
• Brian Gutekunst’s decision to draft two receivers in the first three rounds reflects a concerted effort to bolster the passing game after a drop-plagued 2024 season.