Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons’ defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, prank-called NFL prospect Shedeur Sanders, pretending to be New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis and falsely claiming that Sanders had been drafted. This prank occurred amid Sanders’ unexpected slide from a top prospect to a fifth-round selection in the NFL Draft. Jax, who obtained Sanders’ contact information from his father’s iPad, executed the prank without his father’s knowledge.
The Falcons publicly condemned Jax’s actions, apologizing to Sanders and his family. They stated they would help facilitate a direct apology from Jax to the Sanders family. In his public statement, Jax expressed deep regret, calling his behavior “completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful.” He acknowledged that the prank was selfish and detracted from Sanders’ significant moment.
The NFL has initiated its investigation into the incident. Sanders was initially projected as a high draft pick, with some speculating he might be selected as early as third by the New York Giants. Other teams, including the Saints, were also seen as potential destinations for him. However, he ultimately fell to the third day of the draft, being picked 144th overall by the Cleveland Browns. Sanders’ unexpected drop drew notable attention, including comments from former President Donald Trump, who criticized teams for not selecting Sanders in the first round.
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