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Vikings rookies get first taste of training camp

Vikings linebacker Eric Kendricks had a smorgasbord of emotions during his first day of training camp on Sunday in Mankato.

"I was a little nervous, very anxious," Kendricks, the Vikings' second-round draft pick (No. 45 overall), said. "My mind was scattering a little bit, but I had a great time. It's back to football, and this is what I love."

Sunday provided the first peek at camp for top draft picks such as Kendricks and cornerback Trae Waynes -- the 11th overall selection in April.

"I thought it went good," Waynes said. "Obviously, there's a lot more that can be improved on, but for the first day it wasn't too bad.