AUSTIN (KXAN) — Two of the three Texas Longhorns selected in the first round of the 2025 NFL draft have signed their first professional contracts.
Wide receiver Matthew Golden is the latest to ink a deal, signing a 4-year, $17.57 million deal Monday with the Green Bay Packers that’s fully guaranteed. The contract includes a $9.4 million signing bonus and training camp bonuses, according to data from Spotrac. There’s also a fifth-year option, and that’s typical with first-round picks.
2025 NFL draft: What teams are saying about Kelvin Banks Jr., Jahdae Barron, Matthew Golden
Texas offensive lineman Kelvin Banks Jr. (78) sets up to block against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
The Packers selected Golden with the 23rd overall pick, the first time they’ve taken a receiver in the first round since 2002.
Kelvin Banks Jr. signed the biggest deal after being the No. 9 overall pick to the New Orleans Saints. His contract is for four years, worth $27.7 million and is also fully guaranteed. It includes a $16.8 million signing bonus and training camp bonuses with a fifth-year option. According to Spotrac, Banks signed the contract May 9.
Jahdae Barron, the No. 20 overall pick to the Denver Broncos, hasn’t signed his rookie contract yet, according to Chris Tomasson of the Denver Gazette. Tomasson said Barron participated in the Broncos’ rookie minicamp under an injury protection agreement and is “in line” to make $18.07 million over four years with the fifth-year option.
Contracts of Texas Longhorns selected in the 2025 NFL draft
- Kelvin Banks Jr., Round 1, Pick 9, Saints: 4 years, $27.7 million (fully guaranteed, 5th year option)
- Jahdae Barron, Round 1, Pick 20, Broncos: Projected at 4 years, $18.07 million
- Matthew Golden, Round 1, Pick 23, Packers: 4 years, $17.5 million (fully guaranteed, 5th year option)
- Alfred Collins, Round 2, Pick 43, 49ers: Projected at 4 years, $10.3 million
- Andrew Mukuba, Round 2, Pick 64, Eagles: Projected at 4 years, $7.15 million
- Vernon Broughton, Round 3, Pick 71, Saints: 4 years, $6.6 million ($1.47 million guaranteed)
- Gunnar Helm, Round 4, Pick 120, Titans: 4 years, $5.2 million ($972K guaranteed)
- Barryn Sorrell, Round 4, Pick 124, Packers: 4 years, $5.1 million ($942K guaranteed)
- Jaydon Blue, Round 5, Pick 149, Cowboys: 4 years, $4.6 million ($427K guaranteed)
- Cam Williams, Round 6, Pick 207, Eagles: Projected at 4 years, $4.4 million
- Hayden Conner, Round 6, Pick 211, Cardinals: 4 years, $4.4 million ($174K guaranteed)
- Quinn Ewers, Round 7, Pick 231, Dolphins: 4 years, $4.3 million ($131K guaranteed)
