Green Bay Packers rookie Matthew Golden recently surprised his grandmother with a brand new home, fulfilling a promise he made as a child. After his grandmother lost her house several years ago, Golden vowed to get her another one. The 23rd pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Golden’s gesture was a heartfelt way to honor his family’s struggles. His focus now remains on the team’s pursuit of the Lombardi Trophy.
Golden’s journey to the NFL has been a whirlwind, starting with his final season at Texas in the College Football Playoff semifinals. Following this, he immediately began preparing for the draft, then moved on to rookie camp, OTAs, minicamp, and now training camp. Essentially, he has not been truly off in about a year.
Despite the intensity of the process, Golden remained committed to his personal goals. He always envisioned making it to the NFL and giving back to his family. When he was 12 years old, his family lost the property of his grandmother’s house, which left a lasting impression on him.
Shortly after his NFL draft selection, Golden decided the first thing he would do with his new money would be to buy his grandmother a house. Though he wasn’t able to secure the exact property due to its current condition, with the help of RE/MAX, he got a nearby house in Houston. The moment was emotional, as he saw his grandmother’s joy when she realized the house was hers.
Golden surprised his grandmother with the house on July 10, where she celebrated her new yard and even pulled out a