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UCLA's Jordan Payton denies NFL rumors, will return for senior year

Matthew Emmons / USA TODAY Sports

UCLA's top wide receiver is coming back for his senior year.

Following Bruins practice Monday, junior Jordan Payton shot down rumors of him declaring for the NFL draft.

"I’m coming back," Payton said. "There were reports saying that I was leaving or something, but I’m coming back. Didn’t really even think about leaving, to be honest with you."

Payton led the team with 896 receiving yards and seven touchdowns on 63 catches.

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