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NFL Investigates Draft Prank Call Targeting Shedeur Sanders

The Atlanta Falcons and Jax Ulbrich have apologized after the coach’s son admitted to leaking Sanders’ private draft phone number and making a prank call.

TEMPE, ARIZONA - OCTOBER 07: Quarterback Shedeur Sanders #2 of the Colorado Buffaloes watches from the sidelines during the second half of the NCAAF game against the Arizona State Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium on October 07, 2023 in Tempe, Arizona. The Buffaloes defeated the Sun Devils 27-24.
Shedeur Sanders speaks during a press conference during the NFL football scouting combine on Feb. 28, 2025, in Indianapolis, Ind.
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Overview

  • Shedeur Sanders, once a projected first-round pick, fell to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, ultimately being selected by the Cleveland Browns at No. 144.
  • During the draft, Sanders received a prank call from Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, who impersonated Saints GM Mickey Loomis.
  • Jax Ulbrich admitted to obtaining Sanders’ private NFL-issued draft phone number from an open iPad at his father’s home and issued a public apology for his actions.
  • The Atlanta Falcons released a statement condemning the prank, apologizing to Sanders and his family, and pledging to review and update security protocols.
  • The NFL has launched an investigation into the breach of confidential draft communications, with additional reports of prank calls targeting other prospects highlighting systemic security concerns.