Tailback Eddie Lacy and defensive lineman Jesse Williams are projected as early-round picks but couldn't extend that streak.

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Fluker, defensive tackle Jesse Williams, and running back Eddie Lacy.

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The annual event, which also featured celebrities such as Josh Henderson ("Dallas"), Terry Crews ("The Expendables 2"), Jesse Williams ("The Cabin in the Woods") and singer Nick Jonas, helps drum up awareness for what gamers believe is the true start of the new NFL season -- the launch of EA Sports "Madden NFL 13" on August 28.

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Besides those mentioned in the text, the author would like to thank: Paul Adamson, Andrew Belfer, Steve Braverman, Dick Costolo, Clive Crook, Sulaiman al-Hattlan, Mazen Hayek, Kathrin Hille, Jonathan Hova, Ronald Howes, Mishal Kanoo, Jonathan Kempner, Glenn Hubbard, Andrew Likierman, Iyad Males, Ed Merchant, Arif Naqvi, Ahmed Nassef, Sooud al-Qassemi, Jesse Scott, Michael Sonnenfeldt, Miles Varn, Evan Williams, Tarik Youssef, and several others who must remain nameless.

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