Packers Rookie Is Dominating Camp — Coaches Say He Can Line Up Anywhere

Green Bay, WI – July 30, 2025

Energy at Packers training camp is sky-high, with every snap scrutinized and roster spots fiercely contested. This year, the buzz is all about one rookie whose presence is impossible to miss.

Veteran receivers and corners are finding themselves outmatched in drills. Coaches have made it clear there’s no holding back — this first-round pick is being thrown into the fire, asked to master every role in the playbook.

Throughout the first week, teammates have watched as the rookie seamlessly rotates between inside slot, outside X, and even motion sets. His speed, confidence, and sharp routes have left defenders guessing at every turn.

“The staff’s not easing him in; they’re letting the kid cook. He’s lined up inside, outside, standing, shaded, over the center, off the edge — wherever they put him, he moves like it’s second nature. This isn’t a trial run. They’re letting him go wreck plays and sorting out the details later,” offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich raved, the praise echoing through Lambeau’s halls.

Matthew Golden, selected 23rd overall out of Texas, signed a four-year, $17.575 million deal in May. With nearly 1,000 yards and 9 touchdowns in college, he was projected as a future WR1 — but few expected such an instant impact.

Packers staff are marveling at his versatility and poise. Golden’s ability to grasp complex route concepts and execute under pressure is accelerating his ascent on the depth chart. Veteran defenders call him “relentless.”

The rookie’s confidence is contagious. He attacks each rep with purpose, never shying away from contested balls or physical coverage. In a camp loaded with expectations, Golden is setting the tone for the entire receiver group.

As Green Bay eyes another playoff run, Golden’s emergence could be the missing spark. If early camp is any indication, the Packers may have found their next star — and coaches aren’t waiting to unleash him.