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NFL Draft Prank Calls Expose Security Gaps and Stir Controversy

Isaiah Bond, undrafted amid legal disputes, becomes latest target as prank calls raise questions about player privacy and draft integrity.

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Overview

  • Isaiah Bond, a top-rated wide receiver, went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft, with legal allegations and a prank call potentially impacting his draft stock.
  • Bond was the target of a prank call where someone impersonated Falcons GM Terry Fontenot, falsely claiming the team would draft him.
  • The prank follows similar incidents involving other prospects, including Shedeur Sanders and Tyler Warren, with some traced to Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
  • The NFL and the Falcons have apologized and launched investigations into communication security vulnerabilities exposed during the draft.
  • Bond, who has denied sexual assault allegations and filed a federal complaint, remains unsigned as scrutiny over the prank calls and his legal situation continues.