Matthew Golden, the Texas WR, sits at No. 25 on the consensus board across 27 public boards. The tier model reads him as a NFL starter — 24% elite, 46% starter.
Instincts
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “Running a 4.29-second 40-yard dash and acing the interview process has bumped Golden's stock up.”
Physicality
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “He'll be a first-rounder even though he lacks a big frame.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Eric Edholm: “Some teams believe they could use him more effectively than Texas did.”
Athleticism
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “Matthew Golden 's speed, explosiveness and wiggle make him a difficult wideout to defend in space.”
Technique
NFL Network's Bucky Brooks: “The Texas standout can blow past defenders on vertical routes or utilize his crafty route-running skills to separate on various crossers.”
Role and scheme fit
The archetype rules read him as a vertical-slot.
Sources · 5 · quotes 3
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- Eric Edholm, NFL.com
- Bucky Brooks, NFL Network
- Bucky Brooks, nflcom_bucky_brooks
- Eric Edholm, nflcom_eric_edholm
- walter_football, walter_football
“…Matthew Golden 's speed, explosiveness and wiggle make him a difficult wideout to defend in space. The Texas standout can blow past defenders on vertical routes or utilize his crafty route-running skills to separate on various crossers.…”
“…Running a 4.29-second 40-yard dash and acing the interview process has bumped Golden's stock up. He'll be a first-rounder even though he lacks a big frame. Some teams believe they could use him more effectively than Texas did.…”
“…Speed-based WR with big-play ability; excellent deep threat but limited as primary receiver.…”
Sourced synthesis from 5 scouting sources, not original film. How these reports are written →