Shedeur Sanders Selected by Browns in NFL Draft After Prank Call Controversy

Quarterback Shedeur Sanders, son of NFL legend Deion Sanders, was drafted 144th overall in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Cleveland Browns. The selection came after a draft day that included both celebrations and controversy for the young prospect.

Sanders' draft party drew notable celebrity attendees, including rapper Kodak Black and Yung Miami, as documented in a video shared by his brother Shilo Sanders and the NFL. The event marked a significant milestone in Shedeur's football journey.

However, Sanders' draft day experience was marred by controversy when Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, made a prank call to Sanders during the draft process. Ulbrich later admitted to the prank and issued an apology for what he called a "tremendous mistake" that detracted from Sanders' moment.

The draft also marked a family affair for the Sanders clan, as Shedeur's brother Shilo Sanders signed as an undrafted free agent with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers following the conclusion of the draft, meaning both brothers will begin their professional football careers in the NFL.