Matthew Golden

Last updated

Matthew Golden
MBN S24G02 TEXAS-42 (cropped).jpg
Golden in 2024
Texas Longhorns–No. 2
Position Wide receiver
ClassJunior
Major Physical Culture and Sports
Personal information
Born: (2003-08-01) August 1, 2003 (age 21) [1]
Houston, Texas, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Klein Cain (Harris County, Texas)
Career highlights and awards

Matthew Golden (born August 1, 2003) [1] is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Texas Longhorns. He previously played for the Houston Cougars.

Contents

Early life and high school

Golden was born in Houston, Texas and attended high school at Klein Cain. In Golden's high school career he brought in 167 receptions for 3,242 yards and 32 touchdowns, while also rushing for 112 yards and four touchdowns. [2] Golden would initially decide to commit to play college football at Texas Christian University, [3] but Golden would later flip his commitment to the University of Houston. [4] [5]

College career

Houston

In Golden's true freshman season in 2022, he would earn a starting spot going into week one. [6] In week twelve of the 2022 season, Golden had a breakout game bringing in eight passes for 127 yards and two touchdowns in a win over East Carolina. [7] Golden finished the 2022 season with 38 receptions for 584 yards and seven touchdowns. [8] Golden was listed on the Walter Camp Award watch list, for the 2023 season. [9] In week three of the 2023 season, Golden hauled in four passes for 56 yards, while also returning three kicks for 132 yards and a touchdown, in a loss versus TCU. For his performance, he was named the Big-12 special teams player of the week. [10] In week seven, Golden would take a kick 99 yards for a touchdown, as he helped the Cougars beat West Virginia. [11]

On December 7, 2023, Golden announced that he would be entering the transfer portal. [12]

Texas

On December 16, 2023, Golden announced that he would be transferring to Texas. [13]

He began playing for Texas in the 2024 season. Since transferring, Golden has been a notable addition to Texas' receiving corps. During the 2024 regular season, Golden recorded 49 receptions for 787 yards and 8 touchdowns, leading all Longhorn receivers. He was an important part of Texas' 12-2 season, losing to Georgia in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) championship game. In 2024 the Longhorns advanced to the College football playoffs, beating Clemson and Arizona State before advancing in the playoffs. On January 13, 2025, Golden declared for the 2025 NFL draft. [14]

Statistics

SeasonTeamGamesReceivingKick returns
GPGSRecYardsAvgTDAttYardsAvgTD
2022 Houston 1183858415.47511623.20
2023 Houston 993840410.66932135.72
2024 Texas 16165898717.091428520.40
Career 36331341,97514.7222872225.82

Related Research Articles

Patrick Michael Edwards is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars.

Tyron North Carrier is an American football coach who was formerly a wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Houston.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kyle Allen (American football)</span> American football player (born 1996)

Kyle James Allen is an American professional football quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Texas A&M Aggies and the Houston Cougars.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Greg Ward</span> American football player (born 1995)

Gregory Mario Ward Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston as a quarterback, and converted to wide receiver after going undrafted following his college career. He was a member of the Eagles' practice squad in 2017 when they won Super Bowl LII. He also played for the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football (AAF) in 2019.

D'Eriq King is an American football coach and former quarterback who is the quarterbacks coach at Southern Methodist University. He played college football at the University of Houston before transferring to the University of Miami where he played quarterback.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Devin Duvernay</span> American football player (born 1997)

Devin Duvernay is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas and was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft. Duvernay has earned Pro Bowl honors twice and was a First-team All-Pro in 2021 for his play as a return specialist.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Houston–SMU rivalry</span> American college sports rivalry

The Houston–SMU rivalry is a college rivalry between the University of Houston Cougars and Southern Methodist University Mustangs. When Houston joined the Southwest Conference in 1972, the two schools were conference mates until the conference dissolved in 1996. After a brief hiatus, SMU would join Conference USA in 2005 and the rivalry would continue when both schools moved to the American Athletic Conference in 2013 during the midst of 2010–2014 NCAA conference realignment, where it intesified as they were they only two schools from Texas in the conference. Later, with Houston's move to the Big 12 Conference as a result of 2021–2024 NCAA conference realignment, the future of the rivalry was put in doubt.

Jake Smith is an American college football wide receiver who plays for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He previously played for the Texas Longhorns and USC Trojans.

Shannon Dawson is the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach at the University of Miami. Previously, he has been the offensive coordinator at Houston, Kentucky, West Virginia and Southern Miss.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Marquez Stevenson</span> American football player (born 1998)

Marquez Stevenson is an American professional football wide receiver for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston.

Marcus Elliot Jones is an American professional football cornerback and punt returner for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Troy Trojans and the Houston Cougars. He was selected by the Patriots in the third round of the 2022 NFL draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Clayton Tune</span> American football player (born 1999)

Clayton Tune is an American professional football quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Houston Cougars and was selected by the Cardinals in the fifth round of the 2023 NFL draft.

Isaiah Neyor is an American football wide receiver for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. He previously played for the Wyoming Cowboys and the Texas Longhorns.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Houston–Texas Tech football rivalry</span> American college football rivalry

The Houston–Texas Tech football rivalry is a college football rivalry between the University of Houston Cougars and the Texas Tech University Red Raiders. The rivalry dates back to 1951.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tank Dell</span> American football player (born 1999)

Nathaniel Jasper "Tank" Dell Jr. is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama A&M, Independence Community College, and Houston.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">2023 Texas Longhorns football team</span> American college football season

The 2023 Texas Longhorns football team represented the University of Texas at Austin as a member of the Big 12 Conference during the 2023 NCAA Division I FBS football season. They were led by third-year head coach Steve Sarkisian. The Longhorns played their home games at Darrell K Royal–Texas Memorial Stadium in Austin, Texas. The Texas Longhorns football team drew an average home attendance of 101,625 in 2023.

Nelson Ceaser is an American professional football linebacker for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football at Houston.

Alton McCaskill IV is an American college football running back for the Arizona State Sun Devils. He previously played for the Houston Cougars and for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Josh Kelly is an American football wide receiver for the Texas Tech Red Raiders. He previously played for the Fresno State Bulldogs and for the Washington State Cougars.

Samuel Brown Jr. is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Hurricanes. He previously played for the Houston Cougars and for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

References

  1. 1 2 "Matthew Golden, WR Houston". dynastyleaguefootball.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  2. ↑ "Matthew Golden's Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  3. ↑ Baldwin, Chris (August 5, 2022). "How Matthew Golden Quietly Wowed No Hype UH Coach Dana Holgorsen and Became a 7-Year-Old's Hero — The Real Story of UH's Next Star". Paper City Magazine. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  4. ↑ Warren, Peter (December 15, 2021). "4-star WR Matthew Golden stays home, commits to Houston". On3.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  5. ↑ "Klein Cain WR Matthew Golden signs with Houston". Sports Illustrated. December 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  6. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (August 4, 2022). "UH freshman receiver Matthew Golden already penciled in as starter". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  7. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (November 19, 2022). "Houston's defense makes statement in win over East Carolina". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  8. ↑ Yates, Carter (August 25, 2023). "Matthew Golden has big shoes to fill as Houston's No. 1 WR". Dave Campbell's Texas Football. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  9. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (August 2, 2023). "UH sophomore receiver Matthew Golden welcomes all balls thrown his way". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  10. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (September 18, 2023). "UH's Matthew Golden named Big 12 special teams player of the week". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  11. ↑ Duarte, Joseph (October 13, 2023). "Cougars report card: Grading UH after win over West Virginia". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  12. ↑ Leland, Starns (December 7, 2023). "Golden, other UH starters enter transfer portal". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  13. ↑ Cook, Joe (December 16, 2023). "Houston WR Matthew Golden to transfer to Texas". On3.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  14. ↑ "Matthew Golden declares for the NFL Draft". on3.com. Retrieved January 13, 2025.
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.