What changes is the NFL making to draft security?

The NFL is limiting access to prospect contact information to one designated representative per franchise to prevent unauthorized calls.

Why is the NFL tightening security for the draft?

The NFL is enhancing security measures following a prank call incident involving Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft.

What were the consequences of the Shedeur Sanders prank call?

The Atlanta Falcons were fined $250,000 and coach Jeff Ulbrich was fined $100,000 due to the leak of Shedeur Sanders' phone number.

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NFL Draft Security Tightens After Shedeur Sanders Prank Call

21 Apr

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Summary

NFL restricts prospect contact info to one franchise representative.
A prank call to Shedeur Sanders during the 2025 NFL Draft was investigated.
Atlanta Falcons and coach Jeff Ulbrich were fined $350,000 total.

NFL Draft Security Tightens After Shedeur Sanders Prank Call

In response to a prank call incident during the 2025 NFL Draft, the league is implementing new security measures. Prospect contact information will now be provided to a single point of contact within each franchise's football operations, who will be responsible for safeguarding the details. This decision stems from an event where Shedeur Sanders received a prank call while awaiting his draft selection.

Last year, Sanders was not chosen in the first round, a development that heightened the impact of the prank call. He eventually received a call from someone impersonating a New Orleans Saints executive. The Atlanta Falcons later confirmed the prank was made by the son of their defensive coordinator, Jeff Ulbrich.