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Falcons DC Jeff Ulbrich’s son Jax was behind the Shedeur Sanders prank call
The Atlanta Falcons have issued a formal statement regarding a prank call made to NFL draft prospect Shedeur Sanders, confirming that the call was carried out by Jax Ulbrich, the 21-year-old son of Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich.
According to the Falcons, Jax “unintentionally” obtained Sanders’ draft contact number after coming across it on an “open iPad” while visiting his parents’ home.
The team emphasized that Jeff Ulbrich was unaware of his son’s actions and had no involvement in the incident.
“Jax Ulbrich saw the contact number on an open device without any malicious intent and later used the number to make a prank call,” the team said in a statement, referencing a report by NBC Sports.
The Falcons stated clearly that they “do not condone this behavior” and extended their “sincere apologies to Shedeur Sanders and his family.”
Additionally, the team facilitated a direct apology from Jax Ulbrich to Sanders to address the matter personally.
The Falcons also confirmed that they have informed the NFL of the situation and have pledged full cooperation with any inquiries from the league office.
“We regret that this incident occurred during such an important time for Mr. Sanders and his family,” the statement concluded.
Jax Ulbrich has acknowledged his actions and expressed remorse to the Sanders family for the disruption caused during the draft weekend.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season resides in Oklahoma City.
Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be officially named the league’s MVP on Wednesday night, according to a report from ESPN.
The announcement is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. CT on TNT, crowning the 25-year-old with the highest individual honor in professional basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander, known for his dynamic scoring and two-way excellence, edged out fellow finalists Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets—a three-time MVP—and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time MVP.
The victory follows a runner-up finish in last season’s MVP race, which was narrowly won by Jokic.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander elevated his game to historic levels while leading the Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, making Oklahoma City the second-youngest team in NBA history to claim the conference’s top seed—trailing only last year’s youthful squad.
In 76 games, he led the NBA in scoring with a career-high 32.7 points per game, while shooting an ultra-efficient 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, continuing his ascent as one of the league’s most complete and consistent performers.
The Canadian guard dominated nearly every scoring category, leading the NBA in 50-point, 40-point, 30-point, and 20-point games. His four 50-point performances tied Kevin Durant for the second-most in a single season in Thunder franchise history. His total scoring output surpassed that of the league’s next-highest scorer, Anthony Edwards, by 307 points, despite Edwards appearing in three more games.
Beyond offense, Gilgeous-Alexander earned praise for his defensive tenacity, anchoring a Thunder team widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in recent memory. His ability to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, while managing a historic offensive load, separated him from the field. He is also expected to earn his third consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, which would surpass former Thunder MVP Russell Westbrook in that category.
With this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). It is a crowning achievement in what has already been a breakout season for both Gilgeous-Alexander and a resurgent Oklahoma City franchise poised for a deep playoff run.