Packers’ first-round draft pick Matthew Golden is mostly staying in place at the line of scrimmage during the early days of camp. That could change.

On Thursday, starter Jordan Love deftly moved around the pocket to avoid a pair of converging pass-rushers and zinged a ball across the middle that Golden snagged between two defenders. The play typified everything the Packers liked about him — his unique speed and quickness, his smooth route-running, his excellent hands.

Matthew Golden, the former Texas Longhorns wide receiver who was selected 23rd overall by the Green Bay Packers in the 2025 NFL Draft, is preparing for his rookie season this fall. One of three wide receivers selected in the first round of the draft,