DRAFT TRACKER 2019
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Las Vegas Raiders
Round 1 • Pick 27
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Blunt force-striker with the measurables and play demeanor teams look for from a down safety with nickel linebacker qualities. Abrams did an admirable job in coverage in Mississippi State's scheme but might not have the anticipation and ball skills to hold up in extended coverage duties. Abrams shines as a physical run defender with pursuit speed and energy to play sideline to sideline. He grades out as one of the better options for teams looking to deploy an effective "big nickel" defender near the box.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 4 • Pick 3
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Big, athletic defensive back who requires tape study from 2017 and 2018 assess his optimal usage. Some teams will see him as a big slot defender who can blitz, support the run, handle zone duties or play man on big receivers and matchup tight ends. Others will see him as a Cover-1 high safety with the range and ball-tracking to take it away over the top. Gardner-Johnson is too often a step behind in his reads and reaction allowing completions that could be breakups. His versatility and talent could make him an early starter with a high-ceiling if he can put it all together.
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Tennessee Titans
Round 4 • Pick 14
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hybrid safety with an advanced feel for play design and recognition of where the ball is going and how to play it. He could thrive in a "robber" role or as a big nickel where he can match up against pass-catching tight ends. He's not twitchy, fast or fluid and has some limitations in man coverage; however, he has the size, instincts and ball skills to become a plus starter, but needs to find his perfect scheme fit.
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Green Bay Packers
Round 1 • Pick 21
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Savage will offer an interesting litmus test for how teams value instincts, IQ and coverage quickness against size. He sports a compact frame with a muscular build and was actually bigger at the combine than some scouts expected. His sticky cover skills and ability to close on throws from all areas of the field are valuable commodities that should not be undervalued. Savage should be targeted as a Day 2 hybrid defender offering early starting potential as a two-high zone or slot cover talent.
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Kansas City Chiefs
Round 2 • Pick 31
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter who proved he could bring his instincts and ball skills with him from cornerback to safety in 2018. Thornhill's size and cover talent should allow defensive coordinators the freedom to deploy him around the field in a variety of ways depending on the matchups and his running mate at safety. While he could garner consideration as a corner, safety gives him his best opportunity to become an early starter.
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Los Angeles Chargers
Round 2 • Pick 28
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Defensive back with good size and length, but tape that is filled with inconsistencies over the last couple of years. Adderley's issues revolve around inconsistencies with recognition and response as a safety, which is why teams might opt to move him back to cornerback where his size, athletic ability and ball skills will be coveted.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 2 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Versatile three-year starter who combines tenacity with football intelligence to play at a consistently high level. Rapp isn't big, but he's well-built and durability hasn't been a concern despite his physical nature as a striker. He played all over the field this year and might be best-suited in a mix between down safety and two-high looks with the ability to cover tight ends. His coverage talent is average, but his run support effort and open-field tackling are clearly defined strengths that make him a relatively safe selection.
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Arizona Cardinals
Round 5 • Pick 1
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Talented high-safety prospect with good range and ball skills who will experience occasional bumps in the road as he grows into a finished product. Thompson plays with desired levels of explosiveness and chance-taking in his coverage, but inconsistencies against Oklahoma and Clemson show that he may not be ready to step right in as a pro. He will be parked on the back-end and may need to pick and choose his spots as a hitter due to his frame. His traits and talent could make him an early starter.
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Seattle Seahawks
Round 2 • Pick 15
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic, full-throttle prospect with the mindset of a linebacker in a free safety body. Blair plays the game with an aggressive field demeanor that fuels his passion to race into the action, ready to strike on sight. However, his lack of discipline hurt his team with targeting penalties and by over-running responsibilities against the run and pass. Because of his slender frame, some teams are concerned that durability could become an issue considering how he throws his body around. With that said, he's long and rangy in coverage, and embodies the mindset that defensive coordinators want from their units.
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Buffalo Bills
Round 6 • Pick 8
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Interchangeable safety with aggressiveness and leadership qualities teams covet. Teams also covet big and fast which could push him into the third day of the draft. Teams might pick at his measurables, but he’s reliable in coverage and extremely consistent as a downhill, open-field tackler with a taste for striking. He has good short-area quickness and soft hands, but he lacks ball-hawking instincts, which limits his production. Johnson's play demeanor and urgency need equal consideration or a team could lose out on solid player.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 5 • Pick 6
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Athletic safety prospect with fluid movement skills and cover talent, but a thin frame that is likely to be a concern for teams who are unwilling to relax physical standards for the position. Tell has enough speed to play with range, and the twitch to close out and challenge throws in his area. His lack of physicality and consistency as a tackler could be a long-term concern and the same could be said about his hustle, which must improve. His coverage traits are appealing, but his floor might be lower than teams would like.
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Cleveland Browns
Round 4 • Pick 17
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Aggressive, versatile safety who lacks consistency in coverage, but who possesses the ball skills and run support ability to challenge for a starter's role in time. Redwine's lapses in coverage stem more from a lack of urgency than talent and that might be correctable. In run support and as a tackler in general, he plays behind heavy pad and handles his work with an NFL level physicality. He's better suited in split-zone or down in the box and could become a key cog of the special teams until he gets his shot to start.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 7/8"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 76 7/8"
Production
66.12
Athleticism
62.69
Overall Score
63.27
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Versatile defensive back with the tools and traits for catch disruption as a future NFL starter. Worthington's value to teams could depend on where they project him since he's played all over the field. He has the size, athleticism and ball skills to handle a variety of man-cover targets from the slot or as a deep safety. He could use more toughness as a run defender and some evaluators have a red flag on him for character concerns. He could be a Day 3 selection with an ability to over-play his draft slotting.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 5/8"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 7/8"
- Wing
- 72 1/2"
Production
64.03
Athleticism
59.63
Overall Score
59.48
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard-hitting safety with coverage limitations on the back-end and in man-to-man, but an infectious aggression in run support that is never in short supply. Unlike some safeties who are content to linger from behind the action, Gant has no desire of inaction and comes rushing into the box looking to bang. Gant is a responsible and aware in coverage, but is relatively untested by top-end talent. He's too tough and consistent as a run-thumper to overlook and could factor as a backup down safety with eventual starting talent who shines on special teams.
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Jacksonville Jaguars
Round 3 • Pick 35
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Fast, explosive athlete who will be targeted as a run-and-hit outside linebacker with the ability to stalk from sideline to sideline. Williams is aggressive in his response to ball-carriers but can be slow to diagnose and defeat blockers during his process. His speed, aggression and explosiveness are nice traits to unleash on special teams while he is being developed as a 4-3 WILL linebacker.
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Detroit Lions
Round 3 • Pick 18
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Possesses adequate toughness and athletic ability to handle backup duties as interchangeable safety, but his greatest impact on a team could come as a cover talent on special teams. Harris' ability to match with pass-catching tight ends will work in his favor, but he's more of a shadow and tackle option than someone who can make plays and deter quarterbacks.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'10 7/8"
- Weight
- 208 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 3/4"
Production
56.14
Athleticism
74
Overall Score
58.04
PLAYER ANALYSIS
West is a physical player who is comfortable playing forward but limited when working in the other direction. His coverage restrictions will be challenging to overcome, but he might find work as a "robber" or box safety for a team looking for depth and toughness.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 3/4"
- Weight
- 218 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 3/4"
- Wing
- 77 5/8"
Production
56.07
Athleticism
63.87
Overall Score
57.52
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The tape and production isn't good enough to warrant anything more than later Day 3 consideration, but he's a decent athlete and his size and length are rare commodities that zone-heavy teams will want to cultivate. He's not made for consistent man coverage and if he struggles to develop in zone, he could get moved to safety. Peters has developmental potential in the right scheme, but the floor is also lower than teams might like.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/2"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 76 1/2"
Production
63.06
Athleticism
62.81
Overall Score
61.32
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Durable safety prospect with size and instincts who can play both safety spots but is more effective playing forward. Crawford can diagnose and attack perimeter runs quickly in the alley but needs to work on consistency of technique as a tackler. Inconsistencies with his back to the ball in 2017 might have pushed him into a more conservative mindset in playing the ball in 2018. He can be a versatile backup safety with the ability to step in and take on additional reps if needed.
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Indianapolis Colts
Round 4 • Pick 7
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Team leader known for his leadership and work ethic, Willis has been a reliable performer with a good nose for the football. However, he's an average athlete with below-average speed who needs to keep plays in front of him, so finding a roster spot on the next level could be a challenge. His high football character and consistent effort level, give him a shot at finding work as a backup with special teams value .
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11 1/4"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Arm
- 31 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/2"
- Wing
- 74 7/8"
Production
62.32
Athleticism
60.06
Overall Score
56.10
PLAYER ANALYSIS
This is a draft that has players at a variety of positions who will test historical norms when it comes to size. Denis falls in this camp. While he'’s smooth and fits the athletic standards of a single-high safety, he is painfully thin for the position and his success rate as a tackler is below average against his level of competition. Size matters to many teams at safety so it wouldn't be surprising to see teams consider him as a backup at both deep safety and cornerback.
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New Orleans Saints
Round 6 • Pick 4
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Safety prospect with good size whose college versatility could get whittled down to a more specific role. Hampton might not have the agility and coverage twitch to handle man coverage in the slot, and his run support is too passive when he's backed way off the line. His run support is more instinctive and effective as a down safety and he should be able to handle man coverage on big tight ends. He will need to crank up the aggression level and consistently play to his size to make it as a backup in the league.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/8"
- Weight
- 209 lbs
- Arm
- 30 1/2"
- Hand
- 8 5/8"
- Wing
- 74"
Production
67.89
Athleticism
73.15
Overall Score
65.87
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Average backup safety with the mental makeup necessary to become a good special teams performer on the next level. Wingard is a rugged run-stopper near the line of scrimmage and an adequate tackler in space as well. He has adequate instincts and anticipation for his backend duties and soft hands to take it away when throws sail his way. His lack of plus athleticism and makeup speed could create a ceiling on his draft value, but he's a good Day 3 value with a solid shot of making a roster.
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Dallas Cowboys
Round 6 • Pick 41
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Hard-hitting safety who helps lead the team off the field and helps get them lined up on the field. Wilson lacks the range and fluidity in space to ball-hawk from split zone duties, but he does have the size and physicality to potentially take on a down safety role with some tight end cover duties. To make a roster, however, his special teams plays will be critical.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 207 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Well-built, twitched-up safety with plus speed, but a lack of coverage instincts that limit his ability to make plays on the ball. While Kinnel's athletic ability allowed Michigan to line him up over the slot, he simply wasn't consistent enough to project success in that area as a pro. However, his body type combined with his urgency in run support give him a chance to snag a back-end roster spot as a box worker with special teams duties.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2 3/4"
- Weight
- 210 lbs
- Arm
- 32 3/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/4"
- Wing
- 77 3/4"
Production
67.68
Athleticism
51
Overall Score
58.41
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Deep safety with NFL size, length and athleticism who suffers from a lack of discipline and and functional speed on the back end. Bell sometimes straddles the line between anticipation and recklessness and he lacks the speed to make up for his mistakes. He is quick to jump targets and make plays from man or zone, but his eagerness to freelance and bite on baits could make him an early target of NFL quarterbacks. His bigger problem is that he showed a troubling lack of strength, speed and explosiveness at the combine that often bodes poorly for a safety's NFL future.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'9 5/8"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- 29 1/4"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 70 1/4"
Production
57.42
Athleticism
58.40
Overall Score
54.46
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Although he was an interchangeable, versatile safety in college, Dixon may need a more static position in the pros to minimize his exposure. He can handle man cover duties, but his instincts and anticipation aren't good enough to make up for his lack of closing burst and his lack of height limits his ability to challenge deep jump balls. He does have some talent, however, and could compete for a backup role with an eye on dime linebacker or a Cover-2, Cover-4 safety.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 211 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Randall's career ball production, NFL size and potential to handle special teams duties will certainly give him a chance of competing for a roster spot, but a lack of range and explosiveness in coverage are detrimental to his chances. He's missing the athletic ability to handle man-to-man coverage on slots so he needs to prove he can become a plus tackler as a down safety with good special teams cover talent to find a home.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 204 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
The size, toughness and urgency all work in his favor, but he lacks a definable play trait that he can hang his hat on. McIntosh is an aggressive hitter who will rush downhill to the football and play with good urgency, but his lack of agility in the open field could create issues against NFL ball-carriers. A lack of instincts and balls skills show up in his poor ball production and create a ceiling of functional effectiveness as a pro.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'0 1/2"
- Weight
- 201 lbs
- Arm
- 31 3/4"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 74 1/4"
Production
58.42
Athleticism
54.05
Overall Score
53.62
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Two-year starter handling the post (single-high) and some slot cover duties for the Tigers. Battle's speed shows up on tape when he turns on the jets, but too often his play lacks urgency and tends to be much more reactive than proactive. While he has decent ball skills, his lack of coverage instincts could make that skill irrelevant on the next level. He'll need to play with more juice in both run support and coverage to have a shot to make a roster.
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Minnesota Vikings
Round 6 • Pick 19
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Former walk-on who has became an impact defender the moment he stepped on campus in Laramie. Epps saw an increase in snaps over the slot last season but lacks the smooth hips and short-area quickness to match routes on the next level. He was a plus tester at his pro day and it is hard to ignore the steady stream of production, but he lacks size for the box and the makeup burst as a high safety so his road to the 53-man roster will be daunting.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1 1/2"
- Weight
- 212 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 5/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
58.53
Athleticism
53.15
Overall Score
53.42
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Steps on the field looking like an NFL safety with good height, weight and length, but doesn't play physical enough for the box and is missing functional speed and ball skills for the back-end. McLaurin has decent instincts and feel for route progressions and quarterback intentions, but he will still be a step slow to the ball. His physical traits give him a chance of finding the back end of a roster or a practice squad as teams often look to develop safety skills around the physical traits.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'2"
- Weight
- 213 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Whitfield certainly looks the part of an NFL safety, but a lack of foot quickness and functional speed will likely relegate him to box as big, zone nickel or box safety. His coverage smarts, ball skills and size are all positives that could be washed out by difficulties maintaining his feel for NFL routes. He's physical and offers run support help, but he'll need to become a much more confident and consistent tackler moving forward in order to work his way into any type of playing time.
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Los Angeles Rams
Round 7 • Pick 29
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PLAYER ANALYSIS
Running back turned safety with eye-popping speed and explosion numbers to counter his limited amount of starts and production at Penn State. Scott is a plus athlete and fierce but erratic tackler whose recognition and technique vs. both the run and pass fall below NFL standards. He's a developmental prospect who will need to play with much greater consistency to make a roster and find the field, but he could make a name for himself as a special teams specialist in time.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'1"
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-armed, traits-based safety whose lack of instincts and coverage fundamentals limits his opportunities to convert the traits into ball production. Rolle has played both safety spots and over the slot, but he's better-suited to play near the line of scrimmage where his speed and ability to tackle can be utilized without exposing him in coverage situations as much. He's still a project but does offer special teams help right away.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 5'11"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- 31 5/8"
- Hand
- 9 1/8"
- Wing
- 75 1/8"
Production
64.48
Athleticism
84.85
Overall Score
66.25
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Three-year starter with decent size but too far below the threshold with his athletic movements, instincts and recovery speed. Woods is a willing combatant when playing near the line of scrimmage, but he's simply not talented enough in coverage and lacking in instincts to play over the top. To make a roster, he will need to shine on special teams and play lights out as a tackler in the box.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 220 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
It wasn't hard to find Blunt at the Shrine game practice as he was the one player with all the energy and plenty of things to say throughout practice. He talks the talk but walked the walk as a senior with impressive, impact production. However, Blunt lacks the size and appears to lack the skill to take the leap to the next level.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'3"
- Weight
- 205 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
Long-shot safety prospect with good measurable but bad instincts and feel in coverage. Ballard is physical and has NFL play strength but takes highly questionable paths to the football in both the run and passing games. While he could be in line for special teams considerations, his tendency to bust and give up big plays will be hard to get past.
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PROSPECT INFO
- Height
- 6'
- Weight
- 195 lbs
- Arm
- Hand
- Wing
PLAYER ANALYSIS
On paper, he has size, speed and athletic traits with the ability to play high safety, split zone and over the slot. On tape, he lacks instincts and ball-hawking tendencies to disrupt passing attacks with positioning and/or ball skills. Abernathy's pro day testing numbers were strong across the board and those traits can get defensive backs drafted late even if the tape is uneven. He's a big nickel/safety prospect with a chance at finding time on the practice squad or back-end of the roster.
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