The Falcons can just never seem to get out of their own way. Following a draft that has much of the fan base excited for the future, the conversation has already switched to controversy, as the team confirmed it was indeed defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son behind the viral Shedeur Sanders prank phone call during the draft.
Falcons’ statement on the involvement of defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax, in the draft weekend prank call to Shedeur Sanders: pic.twitter.com/PgSxURroaY
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 27, 2025
Jax Ulbrich also sent out an apology message via his Instagram.
Jax Ulbrich, the son of #Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich, has released a statement apologizing for his prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft. pic.twitter.com/dalUjHjrxZ
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) April 27, 2025
The NFL has said they would investigate the matter. It’s an unprecedented situation, so it’s difficult to tell whether the team will be punished, but regardless, it’s another incident where the Falcons are left standing with pie on their face.
We’ll keep you updated here at SportsTalkATL as more information on the situation is released.
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