This is what we’ve been waiting for, fantasy football enthusiasts. The NFL Draft is underway, and we finally get to see where the rookie prospects will launch their professional careers. And NFL Draft landing spots allow us to start to zero in on fantasy football and dynasty rookie draft pick values.
Throughout the draft, we’ll take a closer look at fantasy-relevant prospects, giving you an overview of their strengths and weaknesses, and assessing their fantasy value in both redraft and dynasty formats. Here’s our dynasty rookie draft advice for Matthew Golden. Let’s dig in.
Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Outlook Fantasy Football Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice This is an interesting landing spot for Golden. On the one hand, the Packers already have multiple talented young pass-catchers in Jayden Reed, Romeo Doubs, Dontayvion Wicks, Tucker Kraft, and Christian Watson (who may miss the majority of the 2025 season with an injury). On the other hand, this offseason has seen consistent rumblings of Green Bay that the team was looking for a true WR1.
With first-round draft capital, Golden should get a chance to be that guy. From a Dynasty perspective, Golden should be a late first-round pick, just outside of the large second tier behind Ashton Jeanty. His prospect profile isn’t as impressive as fellow receivers Travis Hunter and Tetairoa McMillan, and I would also put Cam Ward and Omarion Hampton firmly ahead of him.
However, after those six names are off the board, Golden is very much in play as early as the 1.06 — draft capital is king, after all. Prepare for your dynasty rookie draft using our FREE mock draft simulator DBro’s NFL Draft Scouting Report & Player Comp Scouting Report: Golden is a smooth route runner. His varied release package and crisp moves at the top of his stem allow him to gain consistent, easy separation.
Golden can gear down easily and drop his hips. With Golden’s route running and fluid ability to change directions, he can carve up defenses in the short and intermediate areas of the field. He can be a high-volume wide receiver in the NFL while also possessing the speed to get downfield.
When he is utilized downfield, he exhibits strong ball tracking and a quick return to top speed with double moves. Golden can dance in corners blindspots or threaten the outside shoulder before snapping off his routes and leaving them in the dust. He isn’t a ball-winner at the catch point or a monster after the catch.
His lack of play strength can highlight his shortcomings. Golden had only 5.6 yards after the catch per reception in college and less than a 40% contested catch rate in two of his three seasons. Player Comp: Tyler Lockett More Dynasty Rookie Draft Advice Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | Stitcher | TuneIn | RSS | YouTube
