Packers receiver Matthew Golden leads NFL in drops in second season
The gist
Packers wide receiver Matthew Golden leads the NFL with eight drops this season, per Stathead.
His 619 yards and four scores in eight games already top his rookie year.
How it unfolded
- Feb 16, 2025Golden, a Texas receiver from Houston, ran an official 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the NFL combine, listed at 5'11", 191 lbs.
- 2025The Packers selected Golden with the No. 23 pick in the 2025 draft.
- Oct 18, 2026Golden had a reception against the Dallas Cowboys at Lambeau Field in Green Bay.
Key terms
- 40-yard dash
- A 40-yard sprint used to evaluate the speed and acceleration of American football players.
- NFL combine
- A week-long February event where college football players perform physical and mental tests before NFL coaches and scouts.
Source: Wikipedia