During a 1997 recruiting visit to the University of Hawaii, Jeff Ulbrich met his wife, Cristina Ulbrich.
On Sunday, April 27, 2025, the Atlanta Falcons made national news when Jeff Ulbrich’s son, Jax Ulbrich, issued a public apology for prank-calling former Colorado Buffaloes quarterback Shedeur Sanders.
Jax Ulbrich’s apology went viral as he asked Sanders for forgiveness amid a controversy.
Jeff Ulbrich, the former coach of the New York Jets, joined the Falcons as defensive coordinator after last season in hopes of turning around a once-proud franchise.
On Sunday, the Falcons announced their disciplinary decision involving the coordinator, Jeff. Reporter Diana Russini wrote,
“The Atlanta Falcons will not be taking any action against their defensive coordinator Jeff Ulbrich, per source,”
Diana Russini
Fans circled the wagons to share their thoughts on the decision, which came after Jeff’s son’s Instagram post. One fan said,
“It’s a prank call, maybe we should chill guys,”
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Some fans have also said that Jeff will be taking action against his son, Jax.
Coach Jeff Ulbrich And His Wife, Cristina Ulbrich, Shares Three Children
Jeff Ulbrich met his wife, Cristina Ulbrich, in 1997 while visiting the University of Hawaii. They started dating each other and tied the knot.
Cristina supports Jeff in every phase of life and has played a significant role in helping him balance his personal and professional life.
According to the source, when Jeff’s team goes on road trips or parties, he prefers to retreat to the hotel to spend time with his wife and kids.
However, Cristina has avoided social media, so little about her personal life is known.
Jeff and Cristina have two sons, Jax and Jace, and one daughter, Samantha Ulbrich.
Jax, 21, was born in 2004. He is a student-athlete at Berry College, where he plays running back for the football team and wears jersey number 20.
A New Jersey native, Jax is majoring in business. In his free time, he enjoys golfing and lifting.
Jax is known for his dedication both on and off the field. He names Iron Man his favorite superhero.
In the 2024 season, he appeared in two games, rushing 10 times for 54 yards and scoring a touchdown, helping Berry win the SAA Championship and reach the NCAA Playoffs.
He also earned a spot on the SAA Academic Honor Roll. As a freshman in 2023, he saw action in two games and recorded 10 rushing yards.
A standout in high school, Jax was a team captain, earned Offensive Player of the Year honors, and was a consistent honor roll student.
Recently, the Atlanta Falcons stated that Jax came across the contact phone number of Shedeur Sanders and was behind a prank call to the Colorado quarterback received on Friday, April 25, 2025.
On the other hand, Jeff’s daughter Samantha and son Jace have managed to avoid the media spotlight.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- Jeff Ulbrich attended Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, California, and lettered three times in football and twice in wrestling. In football, he was a First-Team All-League and team MVP.
- On October 12, 2020, Jeff Ulbrich was named defensive coordinator under interim head coach Raheem Morris, as part of a midseason shakeup of the coaching staff.
- He was placed on injured reserve on October 19, 2009, after he suffered a concussion.
