NFL Assistant's Son Confesses to Prank Call Incident Involving Shedeur Sanders

A 21-year-old, son of an NFL team's defensive coordinator, has owned up to making a prank call to Shedeur Sanders, the ex-quarterback from the University of Colorado, during last week's NFL Draft.

Jax Ulbrich, the child of Jeff Ulbrich who works as the defensive coordinator for the Atlanta Falcons, issued an apology on Sunday acknowledging his questionable behavior.

"I made a serious oversight," Jax mentioned on social media. "Shedeur, my actions were indefensible, humiliating, and disappointing."

Sanders was eventually picked in the NFL Draft's fifth round by the Cleveland Browns. This came after experiencing a significant drop from initial predictions, which anticipated he might be selected from the third overall pick to early in the second round.

It was amid this unexpected delay that the prank unfolded.

A video circulated on social media depicted two young individuals seated on a sofa, one with a phone and notepad, waiting for the call to be picked up. Upon several rings, the call connected.

The caller confirmed he had reached Shedeur Sanders and pretended to be Mickley Loomis, general manager of the New Orleans Saints.

"We're planning to pick you in our upcoming selection," he deceptively assured.

"Absolutely, sir, let's make history," responded the person on the other end.

The truth was soon revealed thereafter.

"You'll have to hold on a bit longer, buddy. Apologies for the mislead," said the caller, cutting off the call soon after.

The Atlanta Falcons issued a clarification on Sunday, acknowledging that the prankster obtained Sanders' contact from an unguarded iPad belonging to the team and his father, which he recorded.

"Jeff Ulbrich was not aware of the prank or the data breach until it was too late," the Falcons clarified.

A spokesperson for the Falcons stated there would be no punitive measures against Coach Ulbrich and assured that a formal apology from the son to Sanders was arranged.

In his statement, the coach's son expressed gratitude towards Sanders for accepting his telephone call and requested forgiveness.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy mentioned that the league is currently investigating the issue and involved in discussions with the Falcons.

Efforts have been made by CBS News to reach out to Sanders for a reaction concerning this occurrence.