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The 2024 recruiting cycle is officially in full swing. Some of the top high school football players around the country are already announcing their respective college decisions.

During the week from April 22 through April 28, there were 33 players from the 2024 class who committed to a Power Five college football program. Nine of those players are rated as four-star prospects, headlined by three players ranked among the top-100 nationally.

The list of Power Five schools that secured at least one commitment this week includes (in alphabetical order): Arizona, Arkansas, California, Clemson, Louisville (4), LSU (2), Michigan (3), Nebraska (2), North Carolina (2), Notre Dame (2), Oklahoma (2), Oklahoma State, Oregon (2), Penn State (3), Purdue, Rutgers, Stanford, UCLA, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin.

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With that in mind, scroll down to take a look at the Class of 2024 prospects who committed to a Power Five program over the past week.

Committed to: Oklahoma

247Sports rank: 4-star | 92 rating | No. 139 Overall | No. 12 S

Recruiting summary: A 5-foot-11, 170-pound safety out of Lewisville (Texis) High, Hardy committed to the Sooners over fellow finalists Oregon, Tennessee, Texas A&M and SMU. He holds 24 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Oklahoma was safeties coach Brandon Hall, while co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks and nickelbacks coach Jay Valai also assisted in his recruitment. He is the fifth commitment for the Sooners in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, he recorded 26 tackles, three tackles for loss, one interception, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles on defense while rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns on nine carries and catching eight passes for 117 yards and two touchdowns on offense.

Committed to: LSU

247Sports rank: 4-star | 91 rating | No. 170 Overall | No. 15 S

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-2, 200-pound safety out of Denham Springs (La.) High, McBryde committed to the Tigers over offers from Baylor, Florida, Georgia Tech, Houston, Mississippi State, Missouri, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Texas Tech and Vanderbilt, among others. He holds 16 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at LSU was quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan, while safeties coach Kerry Cooks also assisted in his recruitment. He is the 13th commitment for the Tigers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, he set a school record with nine interceptions.

Committed to: Clemson

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 194 Overall | No. 23 DL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-4, 290-pound defensive lineman out of Atlanta Pace Academy, Brown-Shuler committed to the Tigers over fellow finalists Colorado, Georgia, Michigan, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Texas A&M, USC and Virginia. He holds 37 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Clemson was defensive run game coordinator and defensive tackles coach Nick Eason. He is the eighth commitment for the Tigers in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Scouting report: "A wide-framed space eater that can battle for gaps on the inside. Burst onto the scene as a youngster, earning top performer honors at the annual FBU Freshman All-American Bowl, and has been an impact player on varsity ever since for one of Atlantas top private schools. Measurements haven't been verified in a few years, but is believed to be hovering somewhere in the ballpark of 6-foot-4, 290 pounds. Has some surprising bend for an individual with his build as he constantly finds leverage and gets up and underneath blockers. Not the longest or most twitched-up interior player, but can offer some value as a pass rusher in certain situations and has plenty of experience working out of multiple techniques in a variety of different fronts. Overall, should be viewed as a power-based defensive lineman that can clog up run lanes and let linebackers get to the ball. Is already pretty burly and thick through the lower body, but likely still to go through a physical transformation of sorts once at the college of his choice as he continues to improve play strength." 247Sports director of scouting Andrew Ivins

Committed to: Nebraska

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 232 Overall | No. 24 LB

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 225-pound linebacker out of Miami Columbus, McGahee committed to the Cornhuskers over offers from Auburn, Indiana, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Rutgers, Syracuse, Tennessee, UCF and West Virginia, among others. He holds 19 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Nebraska was defensive coordinator Tony White, while linebackers coach Rob Dvoracek also assisted in his recruitment. He is the fourth commitment for the Huskers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he recorded 50 tackles, 14 tackles for loss, eight sacks, four forced fumbles, one safety and one blocked kick.

Scouting report: "A stand-up edge rusher with strong bloodlines that can get after the quarterback. Totaled 13 sacks as a junior while playing in one of the Sunshine States higher classifications and was credited with nearly two dozen more pressures. Size hasnt been verified in a few years, but is built more like a linebacker than a traditional defensive end. Might lack the desired reach, but makes up for his lack of length with his burst and ability to change directions. Experienced in hand-to-hand combat and can win with a handful of different moves out on the perimeter. Must, however, continue to keep evolving as a corner attacker if hes going to reach his full potential and learn how to bring it every single snap. Tweener measurables might not be for everyone, but naturally lower center of gravity combined with an adequate get-off is certainly promising. Could likely be deployed in a variety of different defensive schemes, but skill set might be best suited for a 'Jack' role in a 3-4 front. Will only add more value if he can drop back into coverage and consistently make a difference at the second level." Ivins

Committed to: North Carolina

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 58 S

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 170-pound athlete out of Mill Creek High School in Hoschton, Ga., Patterson committed to the Tar Heels over fellow finalists Duke, Vanderbilt and Wake Forest. He holds 14 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at North Carolina was cornerbacks coach Jason Jones, while co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Charlton Warren also assisted in his recruitment. He is the 11th commitment for the Tar Heels in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 14 games as a junior, he recorded 55 tackles, 13 pass breakups and three fumble recoveries on defense while adding two blocked kicks and two kick return touchdowns on special teams, per MaxPreps.

Committed to: Notre Dame

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 56 EDGE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-4, 240-pound edge defender out of Hoschton (Ga.) Mill Creek, Mullins committed to the Fighting Irish over offers from Cincinnati, Duke, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Miami, North Carolina, Northwestern, Stanford, USC, Vanderbilt, Virginia, Wake Forest and West Virginia, among others. He holds 21 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Notre Dame was defensive run game coordinator and defensive line coach Al Washington, while defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Al Golden also assisted in his recruitment. He is the 10th commitment for the Fighting Irish in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he recorded 58 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, six sacks, six quarterback hurries and two pass breakups.

Committed to: Louisville

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 47 OT

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-7, 300-pound offensive tackle out of Noblesville (Ind.) High, McDermott committed to the Cardinals over offers from Boston College, Cincinnati, Indiana, Kentucky and West Virginia, among others. He holds 12 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Louisville was offensive line coach Richard Owens. He is the fourth commitment for the Cardinals in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Arkansas247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 66 CBRecruiting summary: A 5-foot-10, 175-pound cornerback out of Parker High School in Parker, Ala., Metcalf committed to the Razorbacks over offers from Auburn, Colorado, Georgia Tech, Liberty, Marshall, Temple, Tulane and UAB, among others. He holds 13 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Arkansas was co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Marcus Woodson, while special teams coordinator Scott Fountain also assisted in his recruitment. He is the ninth commitment for the Razorbacks in the 2024 recruiting cycle. He is the cousin of Seattle Seahawks wide receiver DK Metcalf.

Committed to: Rutgers

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 89 IOL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive lineman out of Newark (N.J.) Shabazz, Pruitt committed to the Scarlet Knights over offers from Boston College, Syracuse, Buffalo, Old Dominion, Temple and UMass, among others. He holds nine reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Rutgers was defensive line coach Marquis Watson, while offensive line coach Pat Flaherty also assisted in his recruitment. He is the fifth commitment for the Scarlet Knights in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: UCLA

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 30 OT

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-6, 270-pound offensive tackle out of Mission Viejo (Calif.) High, Schroller committed to the Bruins over offers from Arizona, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Boston College, Colorado, Indiana, Minnesota, Stanford, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt, Washington State and Wisconsin, among others. He holds 20 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at UCLA was offensive line coach Tim Drevno. He is the third commitment for the Bruins in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Oklahoma State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 52 S

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-0, 185-pound safety out of Mansfield (Texas) Legacy, Cleveland committed to the Cowboys over fellow finalists Arizona, Arizona State, Auburn, Houston, Louisville, Michigan, Nebraska, Penn State, TCU, Texas and Texas Tech. He holds 34 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Oklahoma State was defensive coordinator Bryan Nardo, while safeties coach Dan Hammerschmidt also assisted in his recruitment. He is the seventh commitment for the Cowboys in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he recorded 116 tackles, two pass breakups and three interceptions with one returned for a touchdown.

Scouting report: "Highly productive tackler with experience playing forward, but also over the top as a deep safety. Posted consecutive 100-tackle seasons as a sophomore and junior, plus five total INTs. Adequate height approaching 6 feet with a fairly stout build. Plays a physical style and hits heavier than listed size of 185 pounds. Tone setter as a tackler. Flashes impressive downhill pursuit speed and closes fast on a line. Plays aware and has shown rangy zone coverage ability. Disruptive at the catch point in contested situations. Best used playing forward as a downhill enforcer. Fits the modern rover/box safety/space backer archetype. Limited testing data suggest room to improve top-end speed and overall athleticism. Sophomore track reps were limited as well. Can improve redirecting suddenness in man coverage and recovery speed when asked to cover downfield. Power Five-caliber modern hybrid safety prospect who plays with a mean streak and corresponding physical nature. Could potentially become a quality multi-year starter, especially in the right scheme fit." 247Sports national scouting analyst Gabe Brooks

Committed to: Nebraska

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 24 TE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-5, 248-pound tight end out of Katy (Texas) Taylor, Flynt committed to the Cornhuskers over offers from Houston, Kansas, Purdue, Washington State, Tulane and UTSA, among others. He holds 11 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Nebraska was tight ends coach Bob Wager. He is the fifth commitment for the Huskers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In seven games as a junior, he hauled in 10 receptions for 129 yards and two touchdowns.

Committed to: Penn State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 65 OT

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-7, 245-pound offensive tackle out of Hartland (Wis.) Arrowhead, Sexton committed to the Nittany Lions over fellow finalists Iowa, Minnesota, Oklahoma and Wisconsin, among others. He holds 19 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Penn State was offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. He is the 11th commitment for the Nittany Lions in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: North Carolina

247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 69 DL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Tampa (Fla.) Jesuit, Pesansky committed to the Tar Heels over fellow finalist Oklahoma. He holds 12 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at North Carolina was defensive line coach Tim Cross. He is the 12th commitment for the Tar Heels in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 14 games as a junior, he recorded 99 tackles, 27 tackles for loss, 17 sacks, 37 quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and a blocked punt.

Committed to: Michigan

247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 95 Overall | No. 7 TE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-6, 225-pound tight end out of Rochester (Mich.) Adams, Prieskorn committed to the Wolverines over fellow finalists Alabama, Georgia, Miami, Ohio State, Ole Miss, Penn State and Tennessee. He holds 25 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Michigan was tight ends coach Grant Newsome. He is the 13th commitment for the Wolverines in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In eight games as a junior, he hauled in 19 receptions for 516 yards and eight touchdowns.

Scouting report: "Has an all-around skill set. Physical, willing blocker who gives great effort and shows functional strength already despite still having a lot of room to grow into his body. Has played split out and can run routes and catch the ball like a wide receiver. Shows twitch and quickness off the line. Changes directions well for a big man and can create separation as a result. Tracks the ball and catches passes away from his body very naturally. Did not post gaudy high school numbers based on his team's offensive system but has been a big-play threat for great program and does a lot of little things well. Has played more unattached and standing up than with his hand down but has the tools and skills to really play in any role in a variety of sets." 247Sports national recruiting analyst Allen Trieu

Projection: Power Five starter

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Committed to: Michigan

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 230 Overall | No. 27 DL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 265-pound defensive lineman out of Cheshire (Conn.) Academy, Smith committed to the Wolverines over fellow finalists Alabama, Georgia, Iowa, Kentucky, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Ole Miss, Penn State and Texas. He holds 27 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Michigan was defensive line coach Mike Elston. He is the 14th commitment for the Wolverines in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In nine games as a junior, he recorded 29 tackles for loss and 12 sacks.

Scouting report: "Has verified size and a thick frame with ability to play at 290 pounds. Agile with an impressive sub 4.5 shuttle and sub 5.0 in 40 during camp in May. Played with low pad level and low center of gravity during in-person evals and on tape. Productive player with 12 sacks and 29 tackles for loss as sophomore. Played everywhere from nose to five-technique in 3-4 defense. Uncoils and fires off quickly at snap. Covers ground quickly in first two steps and gets up field in hurry. Shows strength and power throughout frame. Anchors well at point of attack. Can stack and shed and also fight through double teams. Active hands makes it tough for blockers to stay engaged. Very good body control. Re-directs well along line of scrimmage. Instinctual and reacts quickly. Plays with energy and effort. Can chase plays down. Has to continue to add size, mass and strength to play interior defensive line in college. Has to continue to develop technique and not rely so heavily on athleticism and strength. Has to make sure he remains assignment-oriented. Earlier contributor at a top-20 program. Early-to-mid-round NFL draft potential." 247Sports national recruiting analyst Brian Dohn

Committed to: Penn State

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 28 OT

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-7, 260-pound offensive tackle out of Cornelius (N.C.) William Amos Hough, Boyer committed to the Nittany Lions over offers from Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Kentucky, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, Michigan State, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia Tech and Wisconsin, among others. He holds 24 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Penn State was offensive line coach Phil Trautwein. He is the 12th commitment for the Nittany Lions in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Virginia Tech

247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 72 DL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-0, 260-pound defensive lineman out ofHyattsville (Md.)DeMatha Catholic, Laws committed to the Hokies over fellow finalists Georgia Tech, Maryland, Penn State and Pittsburgh. He holds 12 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Virginia Tech was defensive line coach J.C. Price, while running backs coach Elijah Brooks also assisted in his recruitment. He is the fifth commitment for the Hokies in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Stanford

247Sports rank: 3-star | 85 rating | No. 83 RB

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-0, 215-pound running back out of Toms River (N.J.) North, Ford committed to the Cardinal over offers from Maryland, Syracuse, Wake Forest, West Virginia, James Madison and Temple, among others. He holds 14 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Stanford was running backs coach Malcolm Agnew. He is the third commitment for the Cardinal in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 14 games as a junior, he threw for more than 1,200 yards and 17 touchdowns and rushed for 2,360 yards and 33 touchdowns on offense while recording 77 tackles and four interceptions on defense.

Committed to: Louisville

247Sports rank: 3-star | 84 rating | No. 113 OT

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-4, 290-pound offensive tackle out of Fort Lauderdale (Fla.) American Heritage, Williams committed to the Cardinals over offers from Duke, Pittsburgh, Syracuse, UCF, Akron, Appalachian State, Florida International, Florida Atlantic, Liberty and Florida A&M. He holds 11 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Louisville was offensive line coach Richard Owens. He is the fifth commitment for the Cardinals in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: California

247Sports rank: 3-star | 84 rating | No. 102 IOL

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-4, 275-pound offensive tackle out of Austin (Texas) Westlake, Knape committed to the Golden Bears over offers from Arizona State, Air Force, Old Dominion, Columbia, Fordham, Penn and Princeton. He holds eight reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Cal was run game coordinator and offensive line coach Mike Bloesch. He is the second commitment for the Bears in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: LSU

247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 99 Overall | No. 8 TE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-6, 239-pound wide receiver out ofJackson (La.)East Feliciana, Green committed to the Tigers over fellow finalists Alabama, Florida State, Miami and Texas A&M. He holds nine reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at LSU was quarterbacks coach Joe Sloan, while director of player development Jordan Arcement also assisted in his recruitment. He is the 14th commitment for the Tigers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 12 games as a junior, he hauled in 42 receptions for 864 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Committed to: Arizona

247Sports rank: 3-star | 89 rating | No. 33 CB

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-0, 165-pound cornerback out of Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei Catholic, Buxton committed to the Wildcats over offers from BYU, California, Colorado, Penn State, Syracuse, Washington and Washington State, among others. He holds 11 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Arizona was special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Jordan Paopao, while cornerbacks coach John Richardson also assisted in his recruitment. He is the fifth commitment for the Wildcats in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 12 games as a junior, he tallied 23 tackles, three tackles for loss, two sacks and three interceptions with two pick-sixes on defense while also returning a kickoff for a touchdown on special teams.

Committed to: Louisville

247Sports rank: 3-star | 88 rating | No. 79 WR

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 190-pound wide receiver out of Radcliff (Ky.) North Hardin, Boykins committed to the Cardinals over offers from Kentucky and West Virginia, among others. He holds 13 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Louisville was running backs coach Chris Barclay. He is the sixth commitment for the Cardinals in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 11 games as a junior, he hauled in 56 receptions for 897 yards and 10 touchdowns and rushed for an additional 221 yards and five touchdowns on 28 carries.

Committed to: Oregon

247Sports rank: 3-star | 86 rating | No. 41 TE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end out of Melissa (Texas) High, Ford committed to the Ducks over offers from Arizona State, California, Houston, Texas Tech, Boise State, San Diego State, Tulane and UTSA, among others. He holds 13 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Oregon was tight ends coach Drew Mehringer, while offensive coordinator and quarterbacks Will Stein also assisted in his recruitment. He is the ninth commitment for the Ducks in the 2024 recruiting cycle.

Committed to: Oklahoma

247Sports rank: 4-star | 93 rating | No. 89 Overall | No. 16 WR

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 195-pound wide receiver out of Missouri City (Texas)Fort Bend Hightower, Kearney committed to the Sooners over fellow finalists Arkansas, Houston, LSU, Nebraska and Texas A&M. He holds 34 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Oklahoma was passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Emmett Jones. He is the sixth commitment for the Sooners in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 13 games as a junior, he hauled in 39 receptions for 765 yards and eight touchdowns.

Committed to: Notre Dame

247Sports rank: 3-star | 89 rating | No. 56 WR

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-3, 190-pound wide receiver out of Warner Robins (Ga.) High, Canion committed to the Fighting Irish over offers from Cincinnati, Duke, Florida State, Mississippi State, NC State, Stanford and Vanderbilt, among others. He holds 16 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Notre Dame was wide receivers coach Chansi Stuckey, while offensive coordinator and tight ends coach Gerad Parker also assisted in his recruitment. He is the 11th commitment for the Fighting Irish in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 15 games as a junior, he threw for 584 yards and five touchdowns, caught 26 passes for 395 yards and six touchdowns and rushed for 32 yards and one score on offense while recording six tackles, two interceptions and one pass breakup on defense.

Committed to: Wisconsin

247Sports rank: 3-star | 87 rating | No. 73 S

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-1, 190-pound safety out of Philadelphia Northeast, Prescott committed to the Badgers over fellow finalists Michigan State, Nebraska, Penn State and Pittsburgh. He holds 12 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Wisconsin was co-defensive coordinator and safeties coach Colin Hitschler. He is the eighth commitment for the Badgers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 10 games as a junior, he recorded 35 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, four quarterback hurries, six pass breakups and four interceptions with two returned for touchdowns.

Committed to: Penn State

247Sports rank: 4-star | 90 rating | No. 247 Overall | No. 20 RB

Recruiting summary: A 5-foot-11, 170-pound running back out ofWaukesha (Wis.)Catholic Memorial, Smith committed to the Nittany Lions over offers from Boston College, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Kansas, Michigan State, Minnesota, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Syracuse, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, among others. He holds 15 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Penn State was co-offensive coordinator and running backs coach JaJuan Seider. He is the 13th commitment for the Nittany Lions in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 14 games as a junior, he rushed for 1,304 yards and 26 touchdowns on 163 carries and caught 22 passes for 357 yards and two scores on offense while adding a kick return touchdown on special teams.

Committed to: Louisville

247Sports rank: 3-star | 89 rating | No. 19 TE

Recruiting summary: A 6-foot-5, 230-pound tight end out of Saline High School in Saline, Mich., Mesman committed to the Cardinals over offers from Auburn, Cincinnati, Kentucky, Maryland, Miami, Michigan State, Minnesota, Ole Miss, Purdue, Virginia Tech and West Virginia, among others. He holds 21 reported offers overall. His primary recruiter at Louisville was special teams coordinator and tight ends coach Ryan Wallace. He is the seventh commitment for the Cardinals in the 2024 recruiting cycle. In 11 games as a junior, he hauled in 29 receptions for 245 yards and six touchdowns.

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