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Matthew Golden Shines in Camp but Starts as Backup on Packers Depth Chart

Coaches placed him behind veterans on Green Bay’s first unofficial depth chart despite his standout camp showing

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06/26/2025
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Overview

  • Quarterback Jordan Love declared Golden “a stud” on Kevin Clark’s podcast, praising his speed, polished technique and aggressive hands.
  • Golden’s Combine 40-yard dash time (4.29 seconds) and 2024 Texas stats (58 catches, 987 yards, nine touchdowns) validated pre-draft projections.
  • Competition among receivers has intensified in Green Bay’s camp, where Golden, third-round pick Savion Williams and veterans are all in contention.
  • Golden has embraced a Lombardi Trophy mindset, telling reporters that Super Bowl success is the only goal at practice.
  • Despite his camp breakout, the first unofficial depth chart lists Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks and Jayden Reed as the starting receivers ahead of Golden.