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Shedeur Sanders, anticipating a high draft pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, received a surprise when he was targeted by a prank call. He initially mistook the caller for New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis. However, the call originated from Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coach Jeff Ulbrich. Despite the initial deception, Shedeur was eventually drafted and expressed his gratitude for the opportunity.
Who Is Shedeur Sanders?
Born on February 7, 2002, in Tyler, Texas, Shedeur Sanders is a prominent football player and the son of Deion Sanders, a celebrated former NFL and MLB athlete. His potential in the NFL Draft has made him a focus of speculation and interest.
The Shedeur Sanders Prank Call Incident
The incident unfolded when Jax Ulbrich contacted Shedeur with a misleading message, stating, “We’re going to take you with our next pick, man, but you’re going to have to wait a little bit longer, man. Sorry about that.”
Jax Ulbrich’s Apology
Following the prank, Jax Ulbrich issued a public apology on social media: “On Friday night I made a tremendous mistake. Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful. I’m so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish. I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment. Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me. @shedeursanders”
Atlanta Falcons’ Official Statement
The Atlanta Falcons also released a statement addressing the incident:
“Earlier in the week, Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, unintentionally came across the draft contact phone number for Shedeur Sanders off an open iPad while visiting his parent’s home and wrote the number down to later conduct a prank call. Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the data exposure or any facets of the prank and was made aware of the above only after the fact.”
They further added, “The Atlanta Falcons do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family, who we have been in contact with to apologize to, as well as facilitate an apology directly from Jax to the Sanders family.”
Shedeur Sanders Draft Status
Despite the prank call, the talented athlete was successfully drafted in the fifth round of the NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. This marks a significant step in his burgeoning football career.