**Atlanta Falcons Coach’s Son Apologizes for Prank Call to Shedeur Sanders During NFL Draft**
In a surprising turn of events during the NFL Draft, Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, admitted to making a prank call to quarterback Shedeur Sanders. This incident occurred as Sanders, once projected to be a first-round pick, unexpectedly fell to the fifth round.
Ulbrich took to Instagram to express his remorse, 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 reflected on the gravity of his actions, acknowledging the significance of the moment for Sanders and expressing hope for forgiveness.
The NFL confirmed that it is investigating the prank call. According to the Falcons, Jax Ulbrich had discovered Sanders’ draft contact number on an iPad left unattended at his parents’ home. The team clarified that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of the situation until after the prank had taken place.
“The Atlanta Falcons do not condone this behavior and extend our sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family,” the team stated. They also mentioned that they are in contact with the Sanders family to facilitate a direct apology from Jax.
During the draft, Sanders received at least two prank calls, but he remained unfazed. “It didn’t really have an impact on me,” he told Cleveland media. “I don’t feed into negativity. Of course, it’s childish, but everybody does childish things here and there.”
Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski weighed in on the incident, remarking that “people are morons” when asked about the prank call.
As the NFL continues its investigation, the Falcons are reviewing their protocols to prevent similar incidents in the future. Sanders was ultimately selected by the Cleveland Browns as the 144th overall pick in the draft.
**FAQ**
*What happened during the NFL Draft involving Shedeur Sanders?*
Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons coach Jeff Ulbrich, made a prank call to Shedeur Sanders, who fell from a first-round projection to the fifth round. Ulbrich has since apologized, and the NFL is investigating the incident.
