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Falcons' Jeff Ulbrich Maintains Role After Son's NFL Draft Prank Call

The Falcons' defensive coordinator received organizational support following fines for a breach of draft security involving his son.

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Overview

  • Jax Ulbrich accessed Shedeur Sanders' phone number from his father's unlocked iPad and made a prank call during the 2025 NFL Draft.
  • The NFL fined the Falcons $250,000 and Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 for failing to secure confidential draft information.
  • Jeff Ulbrich publicly apologized for the incident, calling his son's actions and the security lapse 'inexcusable.'
  • Despite the controversy, Ulbrich stated he never feared losing his job and felt strong support from the Falcons organization and owner Arthur Blank.
  • The NFL is reviewing draft data security protocols, while the Ulbrich family continues to determine internal disciplinary actions for Jax.