Shedeur Sanders Draft Day Prank Name Made By Falcons DC’s Son, Fesses Up In Apology

The Shedeur Sanders draft day prank name thriller has formally been solved … with the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich admitting he was the particular person behind the merciless joke, calling it a “tremendous mistake.”

Jax Ulbrich, the faculty sophomore son of the previous NY Jets interim head coach, fessed up Sunday afternoon in a social media put up.

“On Friday night I made a tremendous mistake. Shedeur, what I did was completely inexcusable, embarrassing, and shameful. I’m so sorry I took away from your moment, it was selfish and childish. I could never imagine getting ready to celebrate one of the greatest moments of your life and I made a terrible mistake and messed with that moment,” Jax wrote on Instagram.

“Thank you for accepting my call earlier today, I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me,” the 21-year-old mentioned in closing, earlier than tagging Sanders on-line.

In fact, the prank name on Friday, because the NFL Draft’s second and third rounds performed out, solely added insult to damage for Shedeur … who had anticipated to be drafted the earlier evening, close to the highest of the very first spherical.

When the decision got here, Shedeur and his household thought the lengthy wait was lastly over — however alas it was not.

There was close to fast perception the prank might’ve been somebody from contained in the NFL household … as Shedeur acquired a brand new cellphone for draft evening, so groups might contact him. Nobody else supposedly had the quantity.

After video from the prankster’s aspect of the decision was launched, individuals started to determine Jax … who was sitting subsequent to a buddy who made the decision.

The Falcons, who employed Jeff Ulbrich as DC this offseason after he was let go by the Jets, additionally issued a press release, explaining what occurred, and saying they’re in touch with the league workplace.

Shedeur, who was in the end drafted by the Cleveland Browns within the fifth spherical with the 144th choose, has but to remark publicly on Jax’s apology.