{"id":46541,"date":"2025-05-07T03:47:09","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:47:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46541"},"modified":"2025-05-07T03:47:09","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T03:47:09","slug":"baltimore-ravens-rookie-lajohntay-westers-emotional-reaction-to-first-nfl-jersey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usatoday.azontree.com\/?p=46541","title":{"rendered":"Baltimore Ravens&#8217; Rookie LaJohntay Wester&#8217;s Emotional Reaction To First NFL Jersey"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"tagStyle_1bmarg5-o_O-style_gt0nzj-o_O-sidesPadding_1kaga1a\">\n<div>Former Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester was selected in the sixth round of the 2025 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. Wester unboxed his first NFL jersey earlier this week. Check out his reaction!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"wrapper_e296pg\">\n<div class=\"wrapper_oenkmd\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"base_1emrqjj\" title=\"Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado wideout Lajohntay Wester (WO46) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_4387,h_2467,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01jtkwj844axrdznjqa3.jpg\" alt=\"Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado wideout Lajohntay Wester (WO46) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\" data-uw-rm-alt-original=\"Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado wideout Lajohntay Wester (WO46) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"ALT\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\">Mar 1, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Colorado wideout Lajohntay Wester (WO46) during the 2025 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images \/ Kirby Lee-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_odk22q8ts\">Former\u00a0<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1fly2ec\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/colorado\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/colorado\" aria-label=\"Colorado Buffaloes - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">C<\/a>olorado Buffaloes\u00a0wide receiver\u00a0LaJohntay Wester\u00a0was selected No. 203 overall in the 2025 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens social media accounts posted a video on Monday with new Ravens players seeing their jerseys revealed for the first time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_eaikjjmdq\">Wester unboxed his purple Ravens uniform with the No. 83 and name \u201cWester\u201d on the back.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tout_d_2_4\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"_x8a0gn9hn\" class=\"tagStyle_1mz4afy-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_x8a0gn9hn\"><strong>LaJohntay Wester Unboxes His First Ravens Jersey\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_2kddxzuic\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-id=\"_2kddxzuic\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) runs drills at the University of Colora\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_7434,h_4181,x_0,y_401\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01jtkws7bkje1fwehbn1.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\">Apr 4, 2025; Boulder, CO, USA; Colorado Buffaloes wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) runs drills at the University of Colorado NFL Showcase at the CU Indoor Practice Facility. Mandatory Credit: Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images \/ Michael Ciaglo-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_17r5qzxfq\">Wester was clearly overcome with emotion, coming to the realization that he was in the NFL.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"style_18zydjd-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_6rin6uja1\">\n<div class=\"twitter-tweet twitter-tweet-rendered\"><iframe id=\"twitter-widget-0\" class=\"optanon-category-C0004 ot-vscat-C0004 \" title=\"X Post\" src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/embed\/Tweet.html?dnt=false&amp;embedId=twitter-widget-0&amp;features=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%3D%3D&amp;frame=false&amp;hideCard=false&amp;hideThread=false&amp;id=1919496230435987790&amp;lang=en&amp;origin=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.si.com%2Fcollege%2Fcolorado%2Ffootball%2Fbaltimore-ravens-rookie-colorado-buffaloes-football-lajohntay-wester-reaction-nfl-jersey-deion-sanders-draft&amp;sessionId=2ce89d2ba822a6ce19dd07477663ef0201c94ec8&amp;siteScreenName=BuffsBeat&amp;theme=light&amp;widgetsVersion=2615f7e52b7e0%3A1702314776716&amp;width=550px\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-tweet-id=\"1919496230435987790\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_i99q3fh78\">\u201cYes, lord. This legendary right here\u2026I\u2019m trying to not get emotional,\u201d Wester said while unboxing. &#8220;Just to see my last name on an NFL jersey, it\u2019s great.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n71vfovhh\">As of now, the Ravens depth consists of ten wide receivers; Zay Flowers, Rashad Bateman, DeAndre Hopkins, Tylan Wallace, Devonte Walker, LaJohntay Wester, Anthony Miller, Malik Cunningham, Keith Kirkwood, and Dayton Wade. Not all of these players will make the 53-man roster come Week 1 in the fall. Wester hopes to be on the right side of that cut line.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tout_d_2_5\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_fcwbfxlqm\">Wester was one of four players from the 2024 Buffaloes team that was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft. Cornerback\/wide receiver\u00a0<a class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_1fly2ec\" href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/colorado\/football\/colorado-buffaloes-travis-hunter-cam-newton-brother-trayvis-hunter-nfl-draft-deion-sanders-recruiting-camp-wide-receiver-corner-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-uw-rm-brl=\"PR\" data-uw-original-href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/college\/colorado\/football\/colorado-buffaloes-travis-hunter-cam-newton-brother-trayvis-hunter-nfl-draft-deion-sanders-recruiting-camp-wide-receiver-corner-back\" aria-label=\"Travis Hunter - open in a new tab\" data-uw-rm-ext-link=\"\">T<\/a>ravis Hunter, quarterback\u00a0Shedeur Sanders, and wide receiver Jimmy Horn Jr. were the other three. Colorado coach\u00a0Deion Sanders\u00a0will have his work cut out for him next year, trying to find the right combination to fill this void.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"_urt34njta\" class=\"tagStyle_1mz4afy-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_urt34njta\"><strong>LaJohntay Wester&#8217;s College Career<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_n115196qy\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-id=\"_n115196qy\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) against the Arizona Wildcats at Ari\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2986,h_1679,x_0,y_512\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01jtkwr82gr5myksgpq2.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\">Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos wide receiver LaJohntay Wester (10) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images \/ Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8jsqklege\">LaJohntay Wester played five seasons of college football; with Florida Atlantic from 2020 through 2023, and then he\u00a0transferred\u00a0to Colorado for 2024.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_o9vft07o8\">Wester\u2019s two most productive seasons were in 2023 and 2024. In those years, he totaled 2,099 receiving yards, 182 receptions, and 18 receiving touchdowns. Wester was named First-team All-American in 2023.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_q0t9zech3\">\n<h2 id=\"_8wxctreh6\" class=\"tagStyle_1mz4afy-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_8wxctreh6\"><strong>Baltimore Ravens Favored To Win AFC\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_jw64ushp6\">\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\">\n<figure class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-id=\"_jw64ushp6\" data-mm-type=\"image\"><picture class=\"_1olj64kn\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_360,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1080,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 719px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 2x, https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_1240,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images%2FImagnImages%2Fmmsport%2Fbuffs_beat%2F01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg 3x\" media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"_1olj64kn\" title=\"Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets off a pass during first half action during the Buffalo Bills divisional game \" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/images2.minutemediacdn.com\/image\/upload\/c_crop,w_2500,h_1406,x_0,y_0\/c_fill,w_620,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto\/images\/ImagnImages\/mmsport\/buffs_beat\/01jtkwp8j5avcpayhjmg.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-uw-rm-alt=\"SRC\" \/><\/picture><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\">Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson gets off a pass during first half action during the Buffalo Bills divisional game against the Baltimore Ravens at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Jan. 19, 2025. \/ Tina MacIntyre-Yee\/Democrat and Chronicle \/ USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_qtplm84v1\">Baltimore will again have high expectations for the 2025-2026 season. Led by quarterback Lamar Jackson, running back Derrick Henry, and a dominant defense, the Ravens are among one of the favorites to win the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gmxyqwknv\">The Ravens have the second best odds to win the Super Bowl at +700 according to\u00a0<em>FanDuel Sportsbook<\/em>. The team with best odds are the defending Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles with odds of +650.<\/p>\n<div id=\"tout_d_2_7\" class=\"mm-slot-content\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_0b274k0xd\">The Ravens are the favorites to come out of the AFC with odds of +360. 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