The recent NFL Draft took an unexpected turn as Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, admitted to conducting a prank call on quarterback Shedeur Sanders. This occurred as Sanders, initially projected to be a first-round pick, faced a drop in selection to the fifth round.

Apology and Acknowledgment

In a heartfelt Instagram post, Jax Ulbrich expressed remorse for his actions, stating, “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 childish and selfish.” He further emphasized his regret by wishing to celebrate Sanders’ achievements rather than detract from them.

League Investigation

Following the incident, the NFL has initiated an investigation regarding the prank call. The Falcons released a statement clarifying that Jax Ulbrich had come across Sanders’ contact information on an iPad left unsecured at his parents’ home. The team has assured that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the incident prior to its occurrence.

Falcons’ Response

The Atlanta Falcons have distanced themselves from the prank, issuing a formal apology to Shedeur Sanders and his family. They stated, “The Atlanta Falcons do not condone this behavior and send our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family.” Additionally, they are reevaluating their data security protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future.

Sanders’ Reaction

Despite the tumult, Shedeur Sanders remained focused on his career, responding to the prank calls with a level-headed attitude. “I don’t feed into negativity,” he commented. “It’s childish, but everybody does childish things here and there.” His new head coach, Kevin Stefanski, also spoke out, labeling the episode as unfortunate.