US EditionFalcons say defensive coordinator Ulbrich's son was responsible for prank call to Shedeur Sanders
- On April 4, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado, Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old child of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, made a prank phone call to quarterback Shedeur Sanders during the University of Colorado NFL Showcase.
- Jax Ulbrich found Sanders' private draft contact number unintentionally on an open iPad at his parent's home and later used it to impersonate Saints GM Mickey Loomis in the prank call.
- The Falcons released a statement apologizing to Sanders and his family, emphasized that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the prank and data exposure, and confirmed they are cooperating fully with the NFL investigation.
- Jax Ulbrich admitted on social media his actions were 'completely inexcusable' and apologized directly, while Sanders described the prank as childish but said, "It didn't really have an impact on me."
- The incident highlighted security lapses in draft contact information handling and prompted the Falcons to review and update protocols to prevent similar events in the future.
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Throw the phone book at him. At all of them. If the NFL doesn’t levy suspensions against the Atlanta Falcons and their loose-lipped defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, then the fines for their role in the Shedeur Sanders incident had best be legendary. And don’t tell us to lighten up, Francis. Let’s run this scenario, and you tell me how it plays out at the end in 98% of corporate America. Say you work for big pharma. Your company’s discovered h…
‘A terrible mistake’: NFL coach’s son apologizes for Draft Day prank call to Shedeur Sanders
CLEVELAND (WJW) - Shedeur Sanders is one of the newest Cleveland Browns after being drafted in the fifth round with the 144th overall pick. The former Colorado quarterback thought he was selected a lot sooner, but the call he took on Day 1 of the draft turned out to be a prank. Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, has now apologized directly to Shedeur Sanders. He also took to social media to s…
Falcons And Coach's Son Apologizes To Shedeur Sanders For Prank NFL Draft Call
Atlanta Falcons Coach's Son Apologizes For Shedeur Sanders Prank Call - Atlanta, GA - The NFL Draft 2025 concluded with Shedeur Sanders being selected 144th, but not before a prank caller posed as a Falcons coach
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