Texas WR Matthew Golden should be a first-rounder after NFL Combine showing

Texas wide receiver Matthew Golden made the most of his time at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis. The former Longhorns wideout was one of the standout receivers on Saturday, anchored by his strong run in the 40-yard dash. Per Combine IQ, Golden ran a 4.29s 40, reaching a top speed of 23.57 mph. It was the second-fastest time in the 40-yard dash by a wideout weighing at least 190 pounds since 2003. On Bluesky, NFL insider Ian Rapoport wrote that the junior wide receiver "has made some money today," while sharing a highlight package that aired during NFL Network's combine coverage. "Everything he does ... is real crisp," said NFL Network draft analyst Daniel Jeremiah in the clip, which displayed Golden's route-running, ball skills and ability to adjust. He displayed all three on the following play in the SEC championship game against Georgia. Golden moved in motion pre-snap, faked as though he was running a comeback route to gain separation in the secondary and made a beautiful adjustment to compl