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A prank done by the son of Atlanta Falcons Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich has proven to be a costly.
The Nfl Announced on Wednesday that Falcons would be fined $ 250,000 after Ulbrich’s 21-year-old son, Jax, achieved the Shedeur Sanders’ personal mobile phone number, which was later used to prank call him over the draft weekend.
New York Jet’s main coach Jeff Ulbrich is moving during the second half of a NFL football match against Miami Dolphins Sunday 8 December 2024 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Ulbrich was fined at an additional $ 100,000.
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“We value NFL’s quick and thorough review of last week’s data exposure and the event that happened because of that,” Falcons said in a statement on Wednesday. “We were proactive in tackling the situation internally and fully cooperating with the league throughout the process and accepting the discipline charged to Coach Jeff Ulbrich and the organization.”
“We are sure of our security policies and practices and will continue to emphasize compliance with our staff, whether in or off premises. In addition, the Ulbrich family works with the organization to participate in community service initiatives in relation to last week’s case.”
The former Colorado quarterback was not prepared until the fifth round, despite being a projected first round. Before you receive a call from Cleveland Browns, Ulbrich’s son had played a role in pranking Sanders to believe that another team had drafts him.
Colorado Quarterback Shhedeur Sanders speaks during a press conference at the NFL Football Scouting Combine Friday, February 28, 2025 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)
More NFL drafts of prospects fall victim to prank calls not related to shooting watch Sanders Prank: Report
Falcons announced over the weekend that Jax “accidentally encountered the draft contact phone number to shooting Sanders from an open iPad while visiting his parents’ home and writing the number down to make a prank call later.”
A friend of Jax who identified himself as New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis, had named for Sanders.
Wednesday’s fines were a result of the organization “failing to prevent the disclosure of confidential information distributed to the club at the forefront of the NFL draft,” ESPN reported.
Colorado Buffaloes Quarterback Sheeteur Sanders, #2, and head coach Deion Sanders after a two -point conversion in the fourth quarter to Colorado State Rams at Folsom Field on September 16, 2023. (Ron Chenoy -usa Today Sports)
Jax sent his own apology on social media after the revelation of his commitment.
“Sheath watch, what I did was completely unforgivable, embarrassing and shameful,” his apology read. “I am so sorry that I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish. I could never imagine being ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment. Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me.”
Several other players received similar prank calls this weekend. A source told Associated Press that the league does not believe they are associated with Sanders’ situation.
