“He needs to eat more”: NFL fans react to Packers WR Matthew Golden throwing first pitch at Brewers–Padres game

Green Bay Packers wideout Matthew Golden tossed the first pitch at American Family Field for the Milwaukee Brewers' clash against the San Diego Padres on Friday. When fans caught a glimpse of the rookie's ceremonial pitch, they had some divided opinions.

Some felt that Golden needed to work on his physique before his rookie season with the Packers.

"He needs to eat more!" one fan tweeted.

Jeff Ostach☮️

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He needs to eat more!

"Looks like a little kid. He's going to get jammed at the line of scrimmage & bullied by DBs that are taller, bigger & stronger than he is. J-Lo's downfield accuracy is lacking which will hurt his chances as a deep threat that can stretch the Def. Maybe he'll be a punt returner?" another fan said.

"Just going to lay down to Padres?" a fan wrote.

However, others were happy to see Golden at the MLB game, with some suggesting that he will be successful in the NFL.

"I love this kids style. He’s gonna bring some subtle swag to that room," one fan commented.

"That’s my receiver," a fan wrote.

"He is just adorable (definitely getting old) can't wait for the season and the Green and Golden era to start!!!" another fan commented.

Green Bay took Golden in the first round this year at No. 23.

He began his college career at Houston in 2022, where he played for two seasons, before transferring to Texas for his final campaign in 2024.

A look at Matthew Golden's rookie contract with the Green Bay Packers

Green Bay Packers WR Matthew Golden - Source: Imagn

Matthew Golden signed a four-year deal worth approximately $17.57 million with the Green Bay Packers, reportedly including a $9,422,064 signing bonus.

The Packers drafted Golden to bolster their offense, and he is expected to serve as another offensive weapon for Jordan Love next season.

Green Bay made it to the playoffs in each of the last two seasons; however, some feel that the team's offense has been lacking some dynamism in the playoffs. It will be interesting to see if Golden proves that he is missing piece for the Packers in their push for the Super Bowl.