Popular first-round target shared photo with Cowboys owner Jerry Jones

Jerry Jones got to know a potential first-round target for the Dallas Cowboys.

Texas wideout Matthew Golden speaks during a press conference at the NFL combine. | Stephanie Amador Blondet-Imagn Images

The Dallas Cowboys have been doing their homework ahead of the 2025 NFL draft, bringing in some of the biggest names in the class.

With a pressing need at wide receiver, they’ve spent a lot of time with pass catchers, including Matthew Golden. The Texas product is coming off a huge season with the Longhorns, and saw his stock soar when he recorded a 4.29-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine.

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That helped cement him as one of the top wideouts in the class, even being linked to the Cowboys at No. 12.

Dallas has shown interest in the Houston native, bringing him in for a pre-draft visit. While touring The Star, Golden even took the time to pose for a photo with Jerry Jones. He then shared the picture on his Instagram account.

Matthew Golden with #Cowboys Jerry Jones.

Dallas really doing their homework on the Texas receiver.

(📸: @MatthewGolden_ on IG) pic.twitter.com/rRtOKXNJnk

— Brandon Loree (@Brandoniswrite) April 10, 2025

Golden spent two seasons with the Houston Cougars before transferring to Texas. He helped lead them to the College Football Playoffs, and had a game to remember against the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Texas Longhorns wide receiver Matthew Golden stiff arms Kentucky Wildcats defensive back Maxwell Hairston | Ricardo B. Brazziell/American-Statesman / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

He finished that game with 149 yards and a clutch touchdown on seven receptions.

That performance proved he can get the job done in the big moments, and is part of the reason Daniel Jeremiah thinks he’s a perfect fit as the No. 2 receiver in Dallas.

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