Green Bay’s selection of Matthew Golden was the first time the team has drafted a first-round receiver since 2002. Now the rookie is making headlines because of his unique jersey number choice.

Matthew Golden defended his unconventional jersey number Golden, who wore jersey No. 2 at Texas, was asked about his decision during Green Bay’s rookie minicamp on Friday.

He briefly had a No. 81 jersey right after he was drafted, but shifted to No. 22 once he learned the number was available. "My grandma, her favorite number was two growing up," Golden told reporters.

Green Bay Packers first-round draft pick Matthew Golden has already seen his share of jersey switches. First announced as No. 81 during the weekend of the draft (with former No. 81 Desmond Howard ...