Vikings draft prospects: 8 players that impressed at the combine on Thursday

The first day of the NFL Scouting Combine is in the books and some players did a lot for their draft stock

The NFL Scouting Combine kicked off with a bang on Thursday afternoon by starting with the defensive lineman and linebackers. There was a lot of intrigue with this group, especially at the top.

Alabama EDGE Will Anderson was the only one of the top pass rushers to participate in drills, but there were other first-round talents that ended up showing out in a big way.

Here are the eight players that impressed in the first day of the combine.