Where is Matthew Golden from?

Matthew Golden, a wide receiver for the Texas Longhorns, previously played for the Houston Cougars. He was among the 329 prospects invited to the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine. He measured 5'11" and 191 lbs, with a 30.62-inch arm length and 9.5-inch hands. His 6.42 prospect grade suggests he has the potential to develop into a solid starter within two years. His Next Gen Stats score of 82 is in a 'good' category (via the NFL's official website).

Golden started his college career in 2022 at the University of Houston. As a freshman, he played 11 games with eight starts. He had 38 catches for 584 yards and seven touchdowns, setting the school record for most touchdown receptions by a true freshman. His first year earned him a spot on the 2023 Walter Camp Award watchlist. In his sophomore year, Golden played nine games, with 38 catches but for 404 yards and six touchdowns. He was the Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week after a fine performance against TCU (via the Houston Cougars roster). In 2023, Golden transferred to the University of Texas at Austin. Over 16 games, he recorded 58 catches for 987 yards and nine touchdowns, as per the Texas Longhorns roster.

Matthew Golden's Hometown

Matthew Golden is from Houston, Texas. He attended Klein Cain High School, where he played as a wide receiver and running back. Over three seasons, he recorded 3,242 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns. Golden received all-state accolades and was named three all-district and academic all-district. He was rated by 247Sports as a four-star recruit (via the Houston Cougars roster).

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Matthew Golden's Birthplace

Matthew Golden was born on August 1, 2003, in Houston, Texas. He is 21 years old as of March 2025.

Matthew Golden's Nationality

Matthew Golden is an American national, according to the NFL's official website.