Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich publicly apologized on Wednesday for the prank call made by his son, Jax Ulbrich, to Shedeur Sanders while the Cleveland Browns quarterback was waiting to hear his name called in the 2025 NFL draft.

The Atlanta Falcons have been fined $250,000 and defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich $100,000 as the result of Ulbrich’s son participating in a prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft.

NFL Draft was marred by practical jokesters tricking prospects into thinking their football dreams were being realized, as at least six players were prank-called during last weekend's event. The most infamous prank call was orchestrated by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich,