Kirk Herbstreit Raves About Packers Rookie
The Inexperienced Bay Packers could have discovered their subsequent offensive star in rookie extensive receiver Matthew Golden.
With accidents reshaping their receiving corps, the first-round choose from the 2025 NFL Draft is positioned to make an affect in his first season.
He made his NFL debut in Week 1 towards the Detroit Lions, with two receptions for 16 yards in Inexperienced Bay’s victory.
Whereas these numbers are modest, Golden drew optimistic evaluations for his on-field affect and preparation.
ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit took discover of Golden’s potential heading into the Week 2 recreation towards the Washington Commanders on “Thursday Night time Soccer.”
“Golden to me, I don’t know if it’ll occur tonight, however in some unspecified time in the future, I feel he’s gonna be a man that would doubtlessly be within the Rookie of the Yr dialog. I feel he’s the man that may very well be electrifying, ridiculous ball expertise, and you set him into this method with the items that they’ve, I’m excited to see what he can do,” Herbstreit stated.
“Matthew Golden is electrifying and he has ridiculous ball expertise..
I am excited to see what he can do that season”@KirkHerbstreit #PMSLive https://t.co/K1yDs54Ynn pic.twitter.com/GEUt86vZHu
— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) September 11, 2025
Recognized for his velocity, route precision and dependable fingers at Texas, Golden brings athleticism and expertise that align with the Packers’ fast-paced offensive system led by quarterback Jordan Love.
With Christian Watson sidelined by a torn ACL, the rookie is projected to obtain snaps as a major downfield choice, and his preseason efficiency positioned him to fill that function.
Nevertheless, approaching kickoff, Golden’s availability remained unsure on account of a minor ankle harm.
Ought to his improvement proceed and his well being stay steady, he might emerge as a key consider Inexperienced Bay’s championship aspirations.
