Matthew Golden, a one-year Texas star, may hear his name called in the first round of this year’s selection after accepting an invitation to participate in the NFL selection in person, according to a recent story from The Athletic.
In other words, this offseason, Golden will likely be seen live on television in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING ABOUT THE LONGHORNS
Austin American-Statesman: Golden: It’s all love for Texas baseball after Georgia sweep
Dallas Morning News: Foul trouble for Texas’ Madison Booker was turning point in loss to South Carolina
247Sports: Texas baseball rises to No. 2 in the polls following a three-game sweep of Georgia
Inside Texas: Nick Townsend: The rare late enrollee who could play as a freshman
Inside Texas: Shaking Roger Goodell’s hand is a big deal, and Matthew Golden has the chance to do it

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ICYMI IN BURNT ORANGE NATION
South Carolina runs away from Texas for 74-57 victory in the Final Four
Rylan Galvan hits 10th-inning home run for 4-3 walkoff win by No. 5 Texas over No. 3 Georgia
Texas coach Sean Miller says declaring for NBA Draft is what’s best for Tre Johnson
‘Selfish, diva’: NFL scout takes anonymous dig at former Texas WR Isaiah Bond
G Chendall Weaver announces return to Texas
2027 four-star LB Taven Epps commits to Texas
Former FAU C Matas Vokietaitis commits to Texas
RECRUITING ROUNDUP
Austin American-Statesman: Who is Matas Vokietaitis, and why is he so big for Texas basketball?
Austin American-Statesman: Jordana Cordio enters transfer portal after three years at Texas
247Sports: The Stampede: Five outside influences that could affect Texas football’s 2026 recruiting class
247Sports: Top247 four-star CB Samari Matthews previews first-time visit to Texas, explains decision date
247Sports: Under Armour Charlotte recruiting scoop featuring Top247 decision dates, top schools
Inside Texas: Inside Scoop: Texas Longhorns hosting top recruiting targets this weekend
SEC SHOWDOWN
Dallas Morning News: For Texas’ Vic Schaefer, a key message stood out after Final Four loss to South Carolina
Good Bull Hunting: Texas A&M to hire Bucky McMillan as next basketball coach
Good Bull Hunting: Aggies take the series on the road against No. 1 Tennessee
Rock M Nation: Report: Mizzou basketball lands Oklahoma transfer Luke Northweather
And The Valley Shook: LSU sweeps Oklahoma
Red Cup Rebellion: The No. 9 Rebels get a big road series win over Kentucky
Rocky Top Talk: Vols drop in college baseball polls after losing series to Texas A&M
Roll ‘Bama Roll: The legendary Julio Jones hangs them up
A Sea Of Blue: Alabama transfer Mouhamed Dioubate is expected to make a decision very soon
WHAT WE’RE READING
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