The NFL is reviewing a prank call made to Shedeur Sanders during the NFL draft, reportedly by the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The Falcons claim Ulbrich's son unintentionally accessed Sanders' number from an open iPad. The NFL received contact information for draft prospects, including Sanders, and is examining how the son obtained the number.
The prank call is the subject of an NFL investigation, with the league reviewing the matter and speaking with the Falcons. The Falcons released a statement stating that Ulbrich's son found the number accidentally. This statement protects Ulbrich, but the NFL may dig deeper.
The NFL's response will determine whether the league accepts the Falcons' explanation. The outcome could influence perceptions of fairness in the league. Other similar incidents during the draft are also mentioned, adding to the unusual nature of this draft.
The situation highlights an unusual incident in a recent NFL draft.