One of the biggest stories of the 2025 NFL Draft – or the biggest story if your name is Melkipper Junior was the unprecedented fall of Colorado quarterback Chedure Sanders. The reasons behind his slides from the expected first round pick to the third day are diverse, but it sparked a lot of discussion and memes.
It also caused one of the unforgettable moments of the draft. Sanders was on Thursday night New Orleans Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis.
After all, the officials actually had connections with the NFL: it was the son of Atlanta Falcons Defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbric. Jax Ulbrich issued a statement on Sunday regarding the incident.
“Chedur, what I did was completely unforgivable,” the statement reads (in the original name of the events of Sanders). “I’m sorry I took it from your moment, it was selfish and childish.”
Videos circulating on social media have been heard that the mischievous caller is impersonating Loomis, making him believe that Sanders is about to be drafted.
“It’s been a long wait,” he said. “We’ll take the next pick, Man, but you’ll have to wait a little longer, man. Sorry.”
In addition to Sanders, new Indianapolis Colts Tight end Tyler Warren said on Sunday that he also received a prank call during the draft.
Questions about the origins of Sanders’ call came soon as the phone calls Sanders used were only given to a few NFL executives. Initial speculation on social media misguided his daughter New York Giants GM Joe Schoen wasn’t involved in this issue.
Falcon also issued a statement on Sunday.
According to Report According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the team will not take any action against the defensive coordinator. However, they review the protocol to see how Sanders’ phone number turned into Jax Ulbrich’s property.
Sanders, predicted as a potential first round pick leading up to the event, Cleveland Browns I chose him 144th overall in Round 5.
