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.
.jpg) Golden in 2024 | |
| Texas Longhorns – No. 2 | |
|---|---|
| Position | Wide receiver |
| Class | Junior |
| Major | Physical Culture and Sports |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 1, 2003[1] Houston, Texas, U.S. |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College | |
| High school | Klein Cain (Harris County, Texas) |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Early life and high school
editGolden 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
editHouston
editIn 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 named 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 on the week 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
editOn December 16, 2023, Golden announced that he would be transferring to Texas.[13]
Statistics
edit| Year | School | G | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Houston | 11 | 38 | 584 | 15.4 | 7 |
| 2023 | 9 | 38 | 404 | 10.6 | 6 | |
| 2024 | Texas | 6 | 19 | 246 | 12.9 | 3 |
| Career | 26 | 95 | 1,234 | 13.0 | 16 | |
References
edit- ^ a b "Matthew Golden, WR Houston". dynastyleaguefootball.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "Matthew Golden's Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Warren, Peter (December 15, 2021). "4-star WR Matthew Golden stays home, commits to Houston". On3.com. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ "Klein Cain WR Matthew Golden signs with Houston". Sports Illustrated. December 15, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (August 4, 2022). "UH freshman receiver Matthew Golden already penciled in as starter". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (November 19, 2022). "Houston's defense makes statement in win over East Carolina". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (August 2, 2023). "UH sophomore receiver Matthew Golden welcomes all balls thrown his way". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (September 18, 2023). "UH's Matthew Golden named Big 12 special teams player of the week". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Duarte, Joseph (October 13, 2023). "Cougars report card: Grading UH after win over West Virginia". Houston Chronicle. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Leland, Starns (December 7, 2023). "Golden, other UH starters enter transfer portal". The Daily Cougar. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ Cook, Joe (December 16, 2023). "Houston WR Matthew Golden to transfer to Texas". On3.com. Retrieved December 17, 2023.