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Shedeur Sanders's Draft Slide Linked to Prank Call Scandal

4/21/2026

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The 2025 NFL Draft is marked by quarterback Shedeur Sanders's unexpected slide and a prank call incident involving him.
Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, made the call, resulting in a $250,000 fine for the Falcons and a $100,000 fine for Ulbrich.
The NFL stated that Sanders's contact information was not confidential, as it was shared with approximately 2,000 recipients.
To prevent similar incidents, the league will restrict access to player contact information, appointing a single point of contact at each club.

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Story summary

The 2025 NFL Draft is marked by quarterback Shedeur Sanders's unexpected slide and a prank call incident involving him.
Jax Ulbrich, son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, made the call, resulting in a $250,000 fine for the Falcons and a $100,000 fine for Ulbrich.
The NFL stated that Sanders's contact information was not confidential, as it was shared with approximately 2,000 recipients.
To prevent similar incidents, the league will restrict access to player contact information, appointing a single point of contact at each club.