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Crestliner and Mercury Marine Partners with NFL Wide Receiver Matthew Golden
- BoatBlurb Contributor
- 2 days ago
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Crestliner Boats and Mercury Marine have partnered with 2025 first‑round draft pick and Green Bay Packers receiver Matthew Golden -- linking one of the NFL's rising stars with one of the most respected names in performance fishing boats.
Golden, the first wide receiver taken in the first round by the Packers in the last 20 years, has a deep personal connection to the outdoors. Raised on a ranch outside Houston, Golden grew up fishing and embracing the outdoor culture that shaped his values both on and off the field. That love of fishing continued during his college career at the University of Texas.
As part of the partnership, Golden will run a Crestliner 2050 Fish Hawk equipped with a 250HP Mercury Pro XS, a tournament‑ready fishing rig known for durability, versatility, and engine performance.
“Fishing has always been part of who I am,” Golden said. “I grew up on the water. It’s where I learned patience, focus, and appreciation for the outdoors. Partnering with Crestliner and Mercury Marine feels like a natural fit, and I can’t wait to get my Fish Hawk out on the lakes.”
Golden boasts more than 100,000 followers on Instagram and brings a large crossover audience between football and recreational boating. He will also make two appearances later this spring and summer alongside Crestliner with dates to be announced.
“Matthew embodies everything we value including grit, integrity, and a genuine love for fishing and the outdoors,” said Jason Oakes, General Manager of Crestliner Boats. “We’re thrilled to welcome him to the Crestliner family and the Fish Hawk matches his passion for fishing and the outdoors”
“The Mercury 250HP Pro XS powering Matthew’s Fish Hawk is engineered for competitors like him—agile, fast, and built to perform when it matters most,” said Jeff Becker, Category Director, High Horsepower Outboards at Mercury Marine. “In his first year with the Packers, Matthew has proven himself to be a reliable and trusted wide receiver, and that dependability makes this partnership a natural fit. We’re excited to see him take that performance to the water.”
The overlap between the NFL and boating has been expanding in recent years. Last year, Indianapolis Colts receiver Michael Pittman Jr. linked up with Lund Boats, another Brunswick brand, in a similar partnership while running a Lund 2075 Impact XS. Famed quarterback Kirk Cousins, an NFL fan favourite with several teams including the Atlanta Falcons, partnered with Manitou Pontoons to showcase his love for the 'lake life' aboard a Manitou Explore Switchback 24 MAX. NFL legend Tom Brady is also well-known for his love of boating and his ownership of several boutique vessels from Wajer Yachts.
You can get a walkthrough of Golden's new ride, the 2050 Fish Hawk, in the video below:
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