The NFL Draft always delivers its fair share of surprises, but in 2025, the drama didn’t end once the names were called. While most players focused on celebrating life-changing moments, some had to deal with an unexpected wave of prank calls, and now, Ashton Jeanty can add his name to that list.
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Jeanty sixth overall, marking a significant milestone for the former Boise State standout. But just when he thought the biggest shock of the night was behind him, someone tried to flip the script with a fake phone call claiming he had been traded to the Dallas Cowboys.
A Cruel Joke, A Calm Reaction
In a conversation with Stacking the Box’s Sterling Holmes, Jeanty opened up about the bizarre moment. Holmes joked about prank calls, prompting Jeanty to reveal the strange call he received on Draft Day.
“I actually got prank calls after, though. Some dude called me and was like, ‘We just traded with the Raiders and you’re coming to the Cowboys.’ I just hung up, bro,” he said with a laugh.
Jeanty didn’t fall for it, not even for a second. His grounded response added some levity to what could have been a tense situation. Still, the idea of someone trying to mess with a rookie’s draft night raised eyebrows. Raiders fans likely breathed a sigh of relief, while some Cowboys fans briefly daydreamed about what could have been.
Someone tried prank calling Ashton Jeanty after the #Raiders drafted him saying he’s being traded to the #Cowboys 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/XYj3jIZ2a3
— JPAFootball (@jasrifootball) May 2, 2025
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Ashton Jeanty’s prank call was mild compared to others. Shedeur Sanders faced a frustrating fake call on Day 2, later traced to Jeff Ulbrich’s son. Penn State’s Abdul Carter and Tyler Warren also confirmed prank calls, revealing a troubling draft night trend.
Despite the call, Jeanty remains focused and optimistic. He’s already gearing up for key divisional matchups. “Rivalry games are always the most fun,” he told Stacking the Box. “You play a little harder, a little more trash talk; a little more grit and grind in those games.”
As the Raiders prepare for a season with their new backfield weapon, Jeanty’s draft-night prank has become just another story in a growing list of draft-day antics—one he can now laugh about.
