During the 2025 NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders was the unwitting target of a prank call that misled him into thinking he was speaking with an NFL general manager. Jax Ulbrich, the son of Falcons Defensive Coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, was identified as the prankster after he allegedly obtained Sanders’ private contact information. This led to an investigation by the NFL, as the Falcons publicly acknowledged the incident and issued apologies to Sanders and his family.

In a statement, the Falcons explained how Jax inadvertently came across Shedeur’s draft contact number and later made the call simply for laughs. They emphasized that neither Jeff Ulbrich nor the organization condoned the behavior, extending their sincere apologies to Sanders for the misjudged joke.

This situation cast a shadow over Sanders’ experience, especially when he received the call while waiting for crucial news related to his future in the league. The humor intended by the prank soon revealed a more serious aspect, prompting the Falcons to ensure that incidents like this are avoided in the future.

Shedeur Sanders reacted to the prank during a live event, noting the oddity of the call he received, claiming his private number should not have been known to anyone else. He later expressed to the public that his focus remains on the upcoming phases of his football journey, putting the prank behind him.