An unsettling incident during the 2025 NFL draft involving Shedeur Sanders highlighted the potential for misinformation to rapidly spread on social media. The Colorado quarterback, expected to be a high pick, was subjected to a prank call by someone impersonating New Orleans Saints GM Mickey Loomis, falsely informing him that he would be drafted shortly. This prank was executed by a student at the University of Mississippi, which led to speculation about Sydney Schoen, daughter of New York Giants GM Joe Schoen, who is also attending Ole Miss. Many jumped to conclusions regarding her involvement due to the Giants' pre-draft interest in Sanders and Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Following an investigation, Jax Ulbrich, son of Atlanta Falcons' defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, admitted to the prank, apologizing to Sanders for ruining a significant moment in his life. The fallout from this event served as a stark reminder of the dangers of social media speculation, especially in the high-stakes environment of the NFL draft.