He was a Heisman Trophy finalist and earned the Burlsworth Trophy as the nation's top player who began his career as a walk-on. Downs missed two of North Carolina's first three games and skipped the bowl, yet he still posted his second-straight 1,000-yard season and did so in emphatic fashion. After Brant Kuithe's season-ending injury, Kincaid quickly emerged as one of the best tight ends in the country, leading FBS tight ends in receiving yards (890). The following players are returning to school and forgoing the 2022 NFL Draft.Be sure to check back frequently for continuous updates. Notable 2022 stat: PFF 92.6 run block grade He led the team with 120 total tackles, almost double the next highest tackler, Steele Chambers, who had 77 tackles. In the offseason, Flowers made headlines for turning down offers to transfer elsewhere to stay at Boston College. RB Kennedy Brooks, Oklahoma: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft after bowl game win 12/30. Despite being a redshirt sophomore this season, Fashanu was an anchor of the Penn State offensive line and a big part of the success on the ground this season for the Nittany Lions when he was on the field. The face of USC's resurgence, Williams won the Heisman Trophy after throwing for 4,075 yards with 37 touchdowns to just four interceptions in the regular season after transferring from Oklahoma. Preseason ranking: NR. WR Reggie Roberson, SMU: Announced he will opt out of bowl game and enter draft on 12/8. Notable 2022 stats: 1,267 yards, 15 TDs He was also the Republican nominee in the 2022 United States Senate election in Georgia.. Walker played college football at the University of Georgia, where he won the Heisman Trophy as a junior. OL Brock Hoffman, Virginia Tech: Announces he is entering the NFL Draft 12/8, OL Ze'Veyon Furcron, SIU: Declares for NFL Draft 12/8, OC Cam Jurgens, Nebraska: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, OT Ryan Swoboda, Virginia: Has entered the transfer portal 12/16, OL Brodarious Hamm, Auburn: Will enter the NFL Draft. Maye is the biggest challenger to dethrone Williams as QB1 both in the 2024 draft and in college football in general. . The three-star cornerback prospect has scheduled a visit for Friday, March 3. RB ZaQuandre White, South Carolina: Declared for NFL Draft on 12/7. Limmer is an all-around stud at right guard. His 161.0 all-purpose yards per game were the most in the SEC and the third-most nationally. Gainesville, Florida, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) celebrates after defeating the Florida Gators at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. He led the nation with 1,109 yards after contact on his way to 1,556 total yards (seventh in the FBS), 70 first downs (11th) and 14 touchdowns (16th). Notable 2022 stats: 1,083 yards, 6 TDs DT, Georgia, Junior Notable 2022 stats: 2 INT, 7 PD Notable 2022 stats: 29 pass TDs, 14 rush TDs Preseason ranking: 36. The freshman outside linebacker took his game to another level during the second half of the schedule, notching eight tackles for loss, five sacks and three forced fumbles over the Tigers' final five regular-season games. Moore was the foundation for a defense that didn't allow more than 30 points all season (something only Georgia and Michigan did, too), while chipping in with 13.5 tackles for loss and six QB hurries. Maye also tied for second among all quarterbacks with 56 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns. March 1, 2023 2:00 pm CT. Tevis Metcalf was in attendance for Auburn's big Junior Day and is set to return to watch spring practice. With the underclassmen declaration deadline passing on Monday, its time to look at some of the best players who are returning to school for the 2023 season. He had two forced fumbles and a sack in Georgia's signature regular-season win over then-No. Latest Mock|Underclassmen Declaration List| Draft Order/Team Needs. PFF's exclusive metrics provide matchup previews, position rankings, grades, and snap counts. OT Jaxson Kirkland, Washington: Posted good-bye message indicating he would enter draft 12/8. The Penn State defensive tackle overcame a serious knee injury to help lead the Nittany Lions to the 2022 Rose Bowl championship. As we continue our look at the best returning players for the Big XII, we move on to the linebackers. Before a late-season injury sidelined him, Hooker was the odds-on favorite to win the Heisman Trophy after a magical season in which he completed 70% of his throws, tossed 27 touchdowns and threw just two picks, knocking off LSU and Alabama in the process. The former Auburn QB transferred to Oregon before the 2022 season and set career highs in completion percentage, passing yards and passing touchdowns. Preseason ranking: 28. Facebook; Twitter; instagram; FB Rec. Preseason ranking: 20. Moss was a first-team All-American in 2021 and has 157 total tackles in his career. Notable 2022 stats: 1,355 yards, 10 TDs OL, Notre Dame, Sophomore Judkins also recorded 91 combined rushing first downs and touchdowns, the fourth most in the country. CB Baker-Williams, Tyler: North Carolina State, K Dunn, Christopher: North Carolina State. Foskey was the best player on the Irish defense all season, earning Consensus All-America honors. 8Dawand Jones, Offensive Tackle (Senior) Sat., Jan. 1, 2022; Pasadena, California, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes offensive lineman Dawand Jones (79) celebrates during the fourth quarter of the 108th Rose Bowl Game between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Utah Utes at the Rose Bowl. Some teams still use the old-school 4-3 alignment. Notable 2022 stats: 9 sacks, 22 solo tackles South Carolina just saw its no-hitter go by the wayside. TE, Utah, Junior It was a slow start for BC's offense, who did not get . Duggan became a cult hero in 2022 as TCU became a team of destiny, winning five games when they trailed by double digits in the second half. But the junior impressed in other ways, putting a less talented team on his shoulders to the tune of 3,328 yards and 32 passing touchdowns, and 185 yards and four touchdowns rushing. Both teams were ranked inside the top 10 at the time. A shutdown corner, he allowed just a 38.9 passer rating in passes thrown in his direction, best in the Big 12, according to Pro Football Focus. The 6-0, 220-pound Miller became the only player in Big 12 history to record a rushing touchdown in 13 different games in a season. Eichenberg probably didn't get the attention nationally that he deserved after this season. Katz Rankz: Top 25 Returning Players. OLB, LSU, Junior But Judkins, the freshman from Alabama, had other plans. With 1,096 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns, Perry became the first ACC player with multiple seasons of 1,000 yards and 10 TDs since Sammy Watkins in 2011, and he's just the ninth Power 5 player to do that in back-to-back years in the playoff era. He also sacked the QB seven times and logged 15 run stops. 12/17, QB Bo Nix, Auburn: Has entered the transfer portal 12/12 - Transferred to Oregon 12/19, QB Will Levis, Kentucky: Will return for next season 12/21, QB Kedon Slovis, USC: Has entered the transfer portal 12/13 - Will transfer to Pittsburgh 12/21, QB Grayson McCall, Coastal Carolina: Announced that he will return to school after this year 12/22, QB Bailey Zappe, Western Kentucky: Declared for the NFL Draft 12/28, QB Sam Howell, North Carolina: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, QB Desmond Ridder, Cincinnati: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/8, QB Brock Purdy, Iowa State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/9, QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson, UCLA: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/10, QB Brennan Armstrong, Virginia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/13, QB Guy Myers, Charleston: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/14, QB JT Daniels, Georgia: Will enter the transfer portal 1/17, QB Kaleb Eleby, Western Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/17, QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia: Announced that he will return to school after this year 1/17, RBRicky Person, North Carolina State: Declared on 11/23. Notable 2022 stats: 1,443 yards, 10 TDs Notable 2022 stats: didn't allow 1 sack in 8 games started There are some positions where the best returning college player is debatable. Battle was one of the more versatile safeties in the country with his ability to cover and make big hits in the running game. He finished his three-year college career with 14 interceptions and 34 passes defended. 12 overall recruit in the 2022 class lived up to the billing in his freshman year. That decision not only paid off for him, it paid off for the Seminoles, too. As was the case forquarterback,running back,wide receiverandtight end, an argument can be made that 2022's best offensive tackle in college football is returning to school. OT Jalen McKenzie, USC: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. Michael Schmitz was a constant presence in the middle of Minnesota's offensive line. Notable 2022 stats: 32 TDs, 3,328 yards Think of it as an Oklahoma Drill of statistical reasoning. Braden Layer is set to return to the Gators after spending 2022 at Dayton. WR, SMU, Senior Check back to see the latest news around who is declaring for the 2023 NFL Draft and who will be returning to school. RBTravis Dye, Oregon: Leaning towards not entering the draft as of 11/23. RB, Clemson, Sophomore Notable 2022 stat: Pro Football Focus 91.7 run block grade Preseason ranking: 8. Yet, the 6-foot-2, 185-pounder ranks 32nd among wide receivers and 205th overall in the 2024 college football recruiting class. Moss has been a big playmaker on Iowa's defense for the past few seasons and is a leader on the team. Notable 2022 stats: 885 rush yards, 11 rush TDs Jun 20, 2022, 11:29 AM EDT. WR Jacory Rankin, Mississippi Valley State, EDGE Ronnie Thomas, Mississippi Valley State, CB Dexter Lawson Jr., Central Connecticut State, S Kenneth Martin Jr., Mississippi Valley State, QB Brennan Armstrong, North Carolina State, EDGE Osorachukwu Ifesinachukwu, Transfer Portal. Wright, a 6-6, 335-pound senior, anchored that line from his right tackle position. 12 in passing yards (3,594) and was sacked just five times. The son of former All-Pro linebackerJeremiah Trotter Sr., the sophomore linebacker has lived up to his fathers name and then some. He's the most dominant interior defensive lineman in the country, a 300-pound force who earned first . Stetson's decision, either way, will have a dramtic impact on . UGA QB Stetson Bennett is eligible to return for a sixth season in 2022 because of NCAA COVID rules, but is undecided, per his father. Air Force was 0-2 when he didn't top 100 yards and 10-1 when he did. DBAllan George, Vanderbilt: Announced his intent to declare on Twitter 11/28. Boston College Secures 9th ACC Win Over Wake, 71-69. Braden Layer is expected to be named the head coach at Allegheny College, sources told FootballScoop on Wednesday. Preseason ranking: NR. 70. DBKendall Smith, Illinois: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBJaquan Amos, Iowa State: Enters transfer portal 11/30, DBAntonio Fletcher, Arkansas State: Enters transfer portal 12/1, DBNaijee Jones, Rutgers: Enters transfer portal 12/1. RB, Air Force, Senior He also led the Utes in receptions (70) and receiving touchdowns (8) as they reached the Rose Bowl for the second straight season. Notable 2022 stats: 6 INT, 6 PD, 1 sack He was at his best in a pair of wins against USC -- including a rout in the Pac-12 title game -- throwing for 725 yards with five touchdowns in those games with three rushing touchdowns. MISSION: TO PROVIDE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS THAT PRODUCE A PRIDEFUL EXPERIENCE FOR ALL AND PREPARE STUDENT-ATHLETES TO COMPETE IN LIFE. Turner was an All-Big Ten selection this season and won defensive player of the week multiple times for his play in the secondary. All told, he had 10 total touchdowns. Notable 2022 stats: 2 FF, 1 INT He won a triple crown of sorts for passers, leading the nation in completions (389), passing yards (4,744) and touchdowns (40), and he recently announced that he'll return for an encore next fall in Bowling Green. Jones would make $32.4 million next season if he plays on the franchise tag. Despite ranking just 256th among interior defensive linemen in run-defense snaps (172), The Godfather registered the sixth-most run-stops (27). On the back of Corum's rushing prowess, Michigan started the season 11-0. TECade Otton,Washington: Posted on Twitter he intends to declare for the 2022 NFL Draft. He ran for 1,399 yards, averaged 6.2 yards per carry, and his 75-yard TD against Texas in a key game helped keep TCU on the path to the CFP. Preseason ranking: NR. Though Tucker saw a dip in his production, he was still among the best running backs in the ACC this season, rushing for 1,060 yards and 11 touchdowns, while adding 254 yards receiving and two more scores. The leader of one of the best linebacker groups in the country, Thomas played with a grit and toughness that translated to the rest of his teammates. Kinchens six interceptions were also tied for the most in the Power Five. As a true freshman in 2021, Bowers was the highest-graded Power Five tight end and the most valuable player at the position in college football, according toPFFs wins above average metric. DLDeMarvin Leal, Texas A&M: Announced he would enter the draft on 12/1. Similar to Owens, Robinson chose to return in 2021 as a super senior after playing in 52 games in his first four seasons at UA. Skoronski sits at sixth overall on Mel Kiper Jr.'s Big Board and is the top offensive tackle available. 2024 NFL Draft: Blake Corum, Bo Nix and the best prospects returning to school. LB, NC State, Junior Preseason ranking: NR. DT Damion Daniels, Nebraska: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/4. Preseason ranking: NR. His best performance came in a key road win at Ole Miss, as he recorded two tackles for loss and a pass breakup to seal a win. Fashanus return should stabilize the Nittany Lions offensive line looking to help build off the teams 11-win season, which included a victory in the Rose Bowl. Against single coverage, the sophomores 878 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns led all FBS wide receivers. Notable 2022 stats: 1,580 yards, 20 total TDs He finished the regular season with 3.5 sacks and nine tackles for loss, but he also added 13 QB hurries, six pass breakups and 49 tackles, along with the ACC's second-highest pressure rate (12.5%). C, TCU, Senior Notable 2022 stats: 20 TDs, 1,665 yards He threw for 3,688 yards with 41 touchdowns and six interceptions. When used in the right context, it can be strong tool. Baylor, Oregon State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29. These players who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning for another season have the greatest chance to influence the college football season in 2023. WR, TCU, Junior QBMatt Corral, Mississippi: Declared on 11/19. Combine | Senior Bowl | Shrine Bowl | NFLPA Bowl | Hula Bowl | Cajun Bowl | CGS | Topical Bowl | HBCU Bowl | HBCU Combine, College Football Players with increased draft stock through week 10, Subscribe to NFL Draft Bible today and receive a one-year subscription to Sports Illustrated magazine, for FREE, 2022 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings, The Mock Draft Simulator by Mock Draft Database. Preseason ranking: NR. He was named second-team All-Big Ten by conference coaches and third-team by the media. Notable 2022 stats: 3 INT, 40 solo tackles, 5 PD Downs had six 100-yard games, scored 11 times and led the country with 76 catches from the slot. Notable 2022 stats: 1,060 yards, 11 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. He wasn't lying. Notable 2022 stats: 1,556 yards, 14 TDs Tuipulotu is the No. Daniels, a 6-3, 200-pound junior, was the only quarterback nationally to throw for more than 2,900 yards and rush for more than 800 yards. He is ESPN NFL draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr.'s No. The Buckeyes defense is still trying to work things out with a new defensive coordinator, but Eichenberg was a bright spot all season. His 88.2 grade tied with Michigan cornerbackWill Johnsonfor first among Power Five true freshmen. Notable 2022 stats: 4 sacks, 1 FF NFL Draft Bible brings you the names you need to know first . He finishes his career with 10,695 yards passing -- just 13 yards shy of the school record. Notable 2022 stat: 9 pressures on 457 pass-blocking snaps 2. This season was no different as Herbig had 47 total tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss and 11 sacks. Notable 2022 stats: 1,171 yards, 6 TDs Preseason ranking: NR. -- Bill Connelly. Notable 2022 stats: 1,728 yards, 17 TDs But no one is questioning his decision to bring Torrence with him from Louisiana during the offseason. And with that in mind, Bleacher Report's Brad Shepard unveiled his list of 11 college football players returning to school in 2021 that could seriously improve their positing for the 2022 NFL Draft. Jones, a first-team All-Big Ten selection, caught 110 passes for 1,361 yards and 12 touchdowns this season for the Boilermakers, garnering him the equivalent of the Big Ten's receiving Triple Crown. After being named first-team All-Pac-12 last season, he was an honorable mention choice in 2022. In 11 games played, Kancey led the nation's interior defenders with 14.5 tackles for loss. He paired with Dorian Singer to make up one of the most productive duos in the country. Preseason ranking: NR. Matt Araiza, P, San Diego State . Tyson Etienne, Wichita State. Against Florida, he became the second player in school history to score a passing, rushing and receiving touchdown. 2023 NFL Draft Big Board & Position Rankings. Preseason ranking: NR. S Kerby Joseph, Illinois:Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft on 12/12. It marked the second straight season he cracked the 1,000-yard mark for the Bruins as they won nine games for the first time since 2014 and briefly appeared in the AP top 10. Ojulari emerged as LSU's top veteran defensive playmaker this season. Henry's baseline stats didn't do justice to just how good he was. A year after the Huskies won just four games, they finished 11-2 -- capped by a win against Texas in the Alamo Bowl -- as Penix Jr. threw for 4,641 yards with 31 touchdown passes. Thanks to multiple key players choosing to return to school, Iowa State is stockpiling talent for the 2022 NFL Draft. Bennett's passing numbers improved in his second season as Georgia's starter, as he completed more than 68% of his passes for 3,823 yards and 23 touchdowns. Preseason ranking: 55. The sophomore also led all Power Five players with 332 punt return yards. Before the season, Pitt coach Pat Narduzzi insisted his offense was going to be more run-heavy after losing Heisman finalist Kenny Pickett. WR David Bell, Purdue: Announced he will declare for the NFL Draft 12/6. LSU Tigers quarterback Jayden Daniels. Porter was a first-team All-Big Ten honoree this season for Penn State. Preseason ranking: 26. There are plenty of stars who spurned the NFL Draft in favor of returning to college for the 2022 season site: media | arena: collegefootball | pageType: stories | section: | slug: 2022-nfl-draft-top-20-college-football-players-who-spurned-the-pros-to-return-for-another-season | sport: collegefootball | route: article_single.us | 6-keys: media . He helped the Ohio State offense average 492.7 total yards and 44.5 points a game. Arguably the most surprising returner in college football, Verse was a projected top-20 pick in the2023 draftbefore announcing that hed stay in Tallahassee for another season. LB Caliph Brice, FAU: Announced intent to enter NFL Draft on 12/2. RB, TCU, Junior Barton likely couldve been a Day 2 pick in the2023 NFL Draftbut instead will be one of the best offensive tackles in college football for another season. The Miami (Ohio) transfer immediately became an anchor for the Bearcats' defense -- and one of the best players in college football -- in 2022. RB Tyler Allgeier By Nick Baumgardner. Preseason ranking: 98. Preseason ranking: 58. Harrison, a unanimous All-American and Biletnikoff Award finalist, won the Big Ten's Richter-Howard Receiver of the Year after sustaining his momentum from Ohio State's win over Utah in the 2022 Rose Bowl Game. DL Otito Ogbonnia, UCLA: Declares for 2022 NFL Draft, likely to sit out bowl game 12/13, DL Savion Williams, Florida A&M: Announced he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/14, DL Keeanu Benton, Wisconsin: Will return for the 2022 season 12/15, DE Kingsley Enagbare, South Carolina: Announced he will enter the NFL Draft 12/17, DL Zion Tupuola-Fetui, Washington: Will not enter the NFL Draft and returns to the Huskies 12/19, DL Tre Williams, Arkansas: Enters the 2022 NFL Draft despite recent charges 12/21, DE Mika Tafua, Utah: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/21, DT Neil Farrell, LSU: Skipping bowl game and declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, DL Cameron Thomas, San Diego State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DL Marquan McCall, Kentucky: Will play in Shrine Bowl and declare for the NFL Draft 12/24, DE Thomas Booker, Stanford: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/24, DL Tayland Humphrey, Louisiana: Declares for the NFL Draft 12/24, DE Alex Wright, UAB: Declares for the draft 12/27, DT Kalia Davis, UCF: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/27, DL Haskell Garrett, Ohio State: Opts out of the Rose Bowl12/27, DT Brandon Dorlus, Oregon: Will return for next season 12/27, DE Erik Hansen, Upper Iowa: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 12/29, DT Derrick Tangelo, Penn State: Opting out of bowl game will enter the NFL Draft 12/29, DL Colby Wooden, Auburn: Will return to school next year 12/30, DL Rondre Knowles-Tener, Virginia-Wise: Enters the NFL Draft 1/1, DE Drake Jackson, USC: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/3, DE David Ojabo, Michigan: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DE Drew Beesley, Michigan State: Declares for the 2022 NFL Draft 1/4, DT Zacch Pickens, South Carolina: Returning to school next season 1/4, DT Ami Finau, Maryland: Returning to school next season 1/4, DE K.J. Foster, Texas: Enters transfer portal 12/10, S Kyle Hamilton, Notre Dame: Announced on Twitter he will enter the 2022 NFL Draft 12/10. QB, LSU, Junior Only Harrison tallied more receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last year than Egbuka among returning Power Five receivers. Preseason ranking: NR. QB, Alabama, Junior With the deadline for prospects to decide on their future for the 2023 season, stay updated on the 2023 NFL Draft news surrounding prospects declaring for the draft and others that plan to return to school for another season. All student-athletes whose 2020-2021 season was impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic will now get 6 years to compete in 4 full seasons of their sport in college. Against Georgia Tech, he had three interceptions, including one he returned 99 yards for a touchdown. RBMohamed Ibrahim, Minnesota: Announced he will return for sixth season on 11/24. Phillips III was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, and a finalist for the Jim Thorpe Award. The former three-star recruit was a true workhorse for the Rebels, ranking in the top 10 in the FBS in attempts, rushing yards, yards after contact and forced missed tackles. RB, Ball State, Sophomore What We Say. Notable 2022 stats: 39 total TDs (27 pass, 12 rush) Corum was one of the biggest breakout stars of the 2022 college football season. Notable 2022 stats: 40 solo, 3 sacks Carter is projected as a top-3 pick in the 2023 NFL draft. Blake Corum, RB, Michigan. Young was tied for sixth in the SEC with 36 pressures, according to Pro Football Focus. His 110 receptions were tops in the FBS and his 1,361 receiving yards were second only to Houston's Nathaniel Dell. After winning the Biletnikoff Award at Pitt, Addison transferred to USC and was named first-team All-Pac-12 despite being slowed by injuries. He's one of the nation's most electric players with the ball in his hands, which happened a lot during his Mississippi State career. Forbes had three pick-sixes this season to set the FBS career record with six. 00:00 / 27:46. The 6-4, 310-pound Jones earned first-team All-SEC honors. The 2022 college football season was a beautiful mix of knowns and unknowns. No quarterback in college football did himself more favors by transferring in 2022 than Bo Nix. Alt was both the highest-graded and most valuable tackle in the country according to PFF's wins above-average metric. College Football 2022: Top 10 returning players at every position. Preseason ranking: NR. That's after throwing 10 his final season at Arizona State. He was also the third-most valuable safety in the country according to PFFswins above average metric. During the Gamecocks final five games of the season, he threw for 13 touchdowns compared to just three interceptions. Preseason ranking: 82. Newton broke out in a significant way as a redshirt sophomore this season. Oluwatimi's transition from Virginia to Michigan was seamless this season as the graduate transfer center served as the linchpin for the Wolverines' strong offensive line. Notable 2022 stats: 2.5 sacks, 1 INT He ranks sixth nationally with 136 tackles, first with 28 run stops, second with 23.5 tackles for loss and 10th with 10 sacks. He doubled his tackles for loss total from 2021 to 10, finishing second on the team, and ranked third overall in total stops with 78. No defensive player in the country had quite the coming out party that Perkins threw for himself late in the season. Preseason ranking: NR. Check out how these rankings compare to our preseason list. DB, USC, Senior The Buckeyes churned out 198.5 rushing yards -- third in the Big Ten -- as Miyan Williams ran for 817 yards and 13 touchdowns (third in Big Ten). Preseason ranking: NR. He is the first Pitt player to become a unanimous All-American since Aaron Donald in 2013. 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