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NFL Investigates Prank Call Targeting Shedeur Sanders During Draft Weekend

In a controversial incident during the NFL Draft, Shedeur Sanders, drafted by the Cleveland Browns, was prank-called by Jax Ulbrich, the son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich. The call, which involved someone impersonating Saints GM Mickey Loomis, has drawn widespread attention and sparked an investigation by the NFL. The Falcons organization has publicly apologized to Sanders, acknowledging the distress caused by the prank during such an important moment in his career. This event has overshadowed the draft proceedings, as reactions from analysts and fans highlight the painful nature of the incident, while discussions continue on how Sanders, initially projected as a higher pick, fell to the fifth round.
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