The 2025 NFL Draft weekend was memorable not just for the players selected, but for the unexpected pranks that left some rookies bewildered. Shedeur Sanders, the highly touted quarterback from Colorado, found himself sliding to the fifth round, picked by the Cleveland Browns, while also being the target of a prank call from someone impersonating Saints GM Mickey Loomis. The situation was compounded for Oregon tackle Josh Conerly Jr., who was selected 29th overall by the Washington Commanders after being led to believe he was heading to the Denver Broncos, who had the 20th pick. On a local radio show, Conerly shared that he received a prank call from someone pretending to be a Broncos representative. While he found it amusing, he expressed empathy for others who faced harsher antics during what is already a nerve-wracking experience. Other players like Tyler Warren and Kyle McCord also shared their prank stories, creating a shared bond among these young athletes as they navigate the trials of the draft weekend.