DIO’s Diary in Bizarre Lineage is an elusive item required to complete the Journey to Heaven quests. This item is a random drop from the DIO Raid battle and Legendary Chests, contributing to its elusiveness. Since it is a crucial item for getting the Made in Heaven Stand, endgame players will be looking to add this Diary to their collection.
Here’s how you can get DIO’s Diary in Bizarre Lineage.
Getting DIO’s Diary in Bizarre Lineage
Clear the DIO Raid for a chance to get DIO’s Diary (Image via Roblox)
As mentioned earlier, there are two ways of getting DIO’s Diary: the DIO Raid battle and Legendary Chests. While it is the more challenging option, the DIO Raid battle is one of the required quests for completing the Journey to Heaven quests. So, since you will be defeating the Raid boss numerous times for the SSS Rank, you will most likely get the Diary in the process. This is an efficient way to get the Diary without having to grind for it separately.
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If that fails, you will also get a large number of Legendary Chests in the process. Open them for a random chance to get DIO’s Diary. Note that since DIO’s Diary is a Mythical item, the odds of getting it through Chest openings are extremely low. So, we only recommend relying on Chests as a last resort.
DIO’s Diary serves a single purpose: to evolve C-Moon into Made in Heaven. The item is used in the final step of the evolution process: the Journey to Heaven 4 quest. After completing all preceding Journey to Heaven missions, take the Diary to Pucci inside the cathedral near Bus Stop 18. Give the Diary to Pucci to initiate the transformation of your C-Moon Stand into Made in Heaven.
Note that you can only use the Diary if you have C-Moon as your active Stand. If you wish to acquire Made in Heaven, the strongest Stand in the game, refrain from using Stand Arrows and Lucky Arrows while C-Moon is active.
Spanish manager Luis Enrique has been linked with the Manchester United job on more than one occasion
Until Manchester United make an official decision on their new permanent manager, some familiar names are likely to be in the mix. Luis Enrique was linked with an Old Trafford move in 2022, the same year in which United ended up appointing Erik ten Hag, while he has been in the headlines again of late to give the current squad food for thought. He is also the fourth favourite with the bookies.
It may be the case that Michael Carrick’s results as interim manager are enough to convince United chiefs to keep him on board on a permanent basis. However, if the club decides to look elsewhere, Luis Enrique’s past history could spell bad news for some players in the squad.
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In April 2023, shortly before the PSG boss took his current role, The Coaches’ Voice delved into Luis Enrique’s preferred formations and tactics. However, as we have seen in the last two-and-a-half years, he has shown a flexibility based on the players at his disposal.
The 55-year-old has generally favoured a 4-3-3 set-up for club and international sides, though he has also shown a willingness to operate with a back three when the situation calls for it. Here’s what that might mean for United’s current crop.
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4-3-3 (Spain style)
At Euro 2020 and the 2022 World Cup with Spain, 4-3-3 was the favoured approach from Luis Enrique. However, the make-up of those sides wasn’t always the same. In Qatar, possession-focused Dani Olmo was used in a wide role for the memorable 7-0 victory over Costa Rica – a contrast to more direct players like Pablo Sarabia and Mikel Oyarzabal at the previous major tournament.
A return to the 2022 approach could see Bruno Fernandes move from midfield into a more attacking role off the left. Matheus Cunha’s skill-set also suits the system, though, and he might not want too much overhaul after Casemiro’s exit.
Based on the current players on United’s books, this approach might need a few new faces. Luis Enrique preferred some control at the back with Spain, using Rodri as a central defender during the 2022 World Cup. Such an approach appears to lend itself well to Lisandro Martinez, who is comfortable enough on the ball to have slotted in as a defensive midfielder in the past, while it could offer a route back in for Noussair Mazraoui ahead of Diogo Dalot at full-back, though the likes of Harry Maguire and Matthijs de Ligt might worry about their minutes in the middle.
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While we’ve included Manuel Ugarte in this set-up, it’s worth noting the Uruguayan didn’t gel with the manager at Paris Saint-Germain. He may end up being given another chance, but it’s perhaps more likely that we see a new addition in the middle of the park.
The 4-3-3 he uses with PSG has at times made use of a false nine system, with Ousmane Dembele thriving in the role during last season’s run to Champions League glory. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doue occupied the wide roles in the final, leaving Inter Milan with no hope against the attacking threat.
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One player whose role might be called into question is Benjamin Sesko, who fits the Alvaro Morata role used by Luis Enrique for Spain but whose closest analog in PSG’s squad – Goncalo Ramos – has largely been used as a substitute.
Luke Shaw is another who might struggle for regular minutes. Luis Enrique likes his full-backs to be high-energy players who get up and down the field at will – think back to those occasions when Nuno Mendes and Achraf Hakimi have combined – so a 30-year-old with a patchy fitness record might not be someone he feels he could rely on.
This could well be a set-up that lends itself to Martinez stepping into midfield to offer some balance as the full-backs fly forward. Whet United might give for the 2022/23 version of Casemiro in this squad.
United’s players have plenty of experience with a back three thanks to Ruben Amorim, even if it wasn’t always successful. The Portuguese coach prioritised a new wing-back after taking charge in 2024, with Patrick Dorgu brought in, and the Dane might well be Luis Enrique’s preference to occupy the left wing-back role in which Nuno Mendes thrived at times in Ligue 1.
The manager has varied his attacking approach on those occasions he has gone three-at-the-back. Two genuinely attacking supporting forwards has been the order of the day, though, suggesting a front three of Cunha, Mbeumo and Sesko isn’t out of the question.
This approach was often taken against weaker opponents, allowing for a combination between Kobbie Mainoo and Bruno Fernandes which Amorim didn’t consider workable in the Premier League. Based on Luis Enrique’s previous, it may be that this set-up is used a little less frequently (if at all).
As we can see, there’s a fair amount of variability in the approaches Luis Enrique has taken in the past. The Premier League is different enough from both Ligue 1 and international football that – if installed – the manager would probably prefer to experiment during pre-season to get a feel for what works best.
Certain roles will no doubt be filled by new additions but there are players who might already look for an escape route if the Spaniard comes in. Ugarte’s reasons have already been documented, while De Ligt, Sesko, Shaw and Dalot could all sense their opportunities becoming limited depending on the new manager’s preferences – though one would imagine Sesko is the most likely of that group to get a proper chance to make his case after clear signs of improvement over the course of this season.
Cooper Flagg stands alone in NBA history after Friday.
The Dallas Mavericks rookie became the youngest player in NBA history to record a 50-point game at 19 years and 103 days old, posting 51 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals in a 138-127 loss to the Orlando Magic.
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Flagg is also the ninth rookie in NBA history to post a 50-point game, joining Wilt Chamberlain, Rick Barry, Earl Monroe, Brandon Jennings, Elgin Baylor, Elvin Hayes, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and Allen Iverson. None of those players were teenagers when they reached the half-century mark.
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Flagg’s previous career high was 49 points, which was also the previous high in NBA history for a teenager. He has time to break the record again, as he doesn’t turn 20 until Dec. 21.
This article will be updated with more information.
Rodri spoke during the international break about his interest in perhaps playing for Real Madrid one day, sparking debate over his Manchester City future.
Rodri fanned the flames of a potential Manchester City transfer exit during the international break when he gave an interview in Spain about being open to the prospect of one day playing for Real Madrid.
The midfielder has 18 months to run on his current City deal and there remains a degree of uncertainty as to whether he will extend his stay at the Etihad. Pep Guardiola was asked about the situation in his press conference on Friday and reiterated the club stance is that they want the 29-year-old to commit his future to the Blues.
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The decision will come down to Rodri himself, with City never a club to stand in the way of a player who wants to leave. And it all adds up to an unknown situation that will need to be resolved soon.
So what exactly does it all mean for City and Rodri? Our City experts Simon Bajkowski and Alex James dissected the topic on the latest Talking City podcast.
“I don’t think Rodri’s comments change anything in that Real Madrid will still want him as they have wanted him for ages,” said Bajkowski. “And Rodri will be fully aware of that and will never in an interview shut the door on a return to Spain, ahead of a World Cup in the summer as well when he is going to be representing Spain.
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“At the same time, he is in an uncertain position because nobody is sure whether he is going to renew at City or not.
“I think it (a scenario where he is sold in the summer) exists. They have to be open to it. Obviously Rodri doesn’t owe them anything but I think the club feel that they gave him such support first and foremost for the Ballon d’Or. They treated him like an absolute king at a time when the biggest club in the world (Real Madrid) was doing everything to denigrate it and say it wasn’t a proper Ballon d’Or. City treated Rodri royally. And also through his injury, they have helped and supported him. I feel like this season they have listened to Rodri (on his fitness).
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“If he wants to go this summer he will go but if he does, the club would like to think they would get a fee that reflects the player that he is and will be next season and beyond, but also the support that they have given him over the last few years.”
The decision could also hinge on what happens with the future of Guardiola, who has a deal until the summer of 2027 but has yet to fully commit to continuing past this season, and Bernardo Silva who is set to depart when his contract expires in June.
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“Losing Bernardo Silva and Rodri, and I appreciate they are not what they were and might not be again, but that would be a vacuum of talent, experience, know-how, experience and leadership,” said City writer James. “Loads of things that are very difficult to replace.
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“They would have to go and sign somebody, and they may well go and sign Elliot Anderson and they might sign someone else instead or as well, but it would be a big gamble to lose Rodri and Bernardo in the same summer.
“Rodri has started to look back to somewhere near his best. He looks back in a rhythm, is dictating play a bit more. And a lot of this will have to do with Pep, that has to be factored in and there might be an answer on that yet.”
Mikel Arteta insisted he is ready to throw Kepa Arrizabalaga back into the firing line for Arsenal’s FA Cup quarter-final against Southampton.
Kepa gifted Manchester City their opening goal in Arsenal’s 2-0 Carabao Cup final defeat a fortnight ago.
The 31-year-old has not played at all in the Premier League this season, with appearances only in the Carabao and FA Cups and a Champions League dead rubber against Kairat.
But despite Kepa’s howler against City, Arteta looks set to stick with the former Chelsea man for the Gunners’ visit to St Mary’s Stadium on Saturday night.
Kepa has played every minute of Arsenal’s FA Cup campaign so far.
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“He is ready to play,” said Arteta. “I’m never going to judge a player or make a decision because he has made an error. Attitude, behaviour, yes, 100 per cent, but an error is part of football, and anybody can do it.
“I don’t know if he needed it (an arm around the shoulder), but he has had it. Just in case. From all of them. From his team-mates first, then myself, all the staff, and hopefully all our supporters.
“I don’t think he needed it because he’s got so much experience, and he’s been through all kinds of different scenarios in his career, so he’s more than ready to play.”
Arsenal’s quadruple dreams were dashed by the disappointing 2-0 loss to Pep Guardiola’s side.
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However, the Gunners are still nine points clear in the Premier League title race and they will face Sky Bet Championship side Southampton bidding to secure a place in the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
Arteta’s outfit also travel to Sporting Lisbon for the first leg of their Champions League last-eight match next week.
The defeat at Wembley raised serious questions about the club’s big-game mentality and left Arteta still awaiting his first trophy in nearly six years.
Reflecting on the sobering defeat, the Spaniard said: “It’s like a ball of poison that you have in your tummy. But take that out as quick as possible, and how can I use that to make myself better, to make the team better?
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“It’s not going to go in the next 30 years because when you have the opportunity to win a final in Wembley, you have to get it done.
“So that has to stay there. And that’s part of who you’re going to be in the next few weeks, in the next few months, in the next few years. Learn from that and make sure that that fire is still in Wembley, remembering what happened.
“That has been the mindset and the only work that we have done in the last few days, to use that as fuel, as tools, to be able to get the final push that we want and achieve what we want. And immediately, I could sense that (from the players).
“It will make us better and now we have to use it for the most important and beautiful part of the season.”
Gujarat Titans (GT) wicketkeeper-batter Jos Buttler has backed young batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi to dominate the sport for the next decade, stating that “the world would be at his feet.” In a freewheeling chat with Sooryavanshi and Rajasthan Royals (RR) team manager Romy Bhinder, Buttler expressed his awe for the 15-year-old prodigy. Buttler also recalled Sooryavanshi’s record-breaking 175 off 80 balls in the U19 World Cup final, noting that the youngster “broke English hearts” with his spectacular knock in Harare.
“I said don’t get him too excited. I said the best player I’ve ever seen. Imagine when he is 21 or 25, world at his feet. So good to watch. You broke English hearts in the U19 World Cup. It’s awesome,” said Buttler in a video shared by RR.
Sooryavanshi was seen smiling as Buttler praised him, and the two shared a warm handshake.
The former RR player urged Sooryavanshi to keep up the hard work.
“Playing so well, great to watch, keep it up. That freedom is so good to watch,” he added.
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During the chat, RR manager revealed that Sooryavanshi once expressed his wish to win trophies like Buttler.
Sooryavanshi, the youngest centurion in IPL history, started the new season with a 17-ball 52 against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a winning cause.
Buttler, on the other hand, made a scratchy 33-ball 38 during the campaign opener against Punjab Kings.
He will be eyeing a return to his dominant best against RR, his former franchise.
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Last season, Buttler made 538 runs in 13 innings in his debut with GT after a long run with RR from 2018-24. These runs came at an average of 59.77 and a strike rate of over 163, with five fifties. In 122 IPL matches and 120 innings, he has made 4,158 runs at an average of 39.98 and a strike rate of almost 149, with seven tons and 24 fifties and a best score of 124.
The Manchester United youngster was among several to send their messages of support after a new deal was announced for Jaydan Kamason
21:14, 03 Apr 2026Updated 21:14, 03 Apr 2026
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Kai Rooney was among the Manchester United starlets to send their messages of support to youngster Jaydan Kamason after he signed a new contract until the summer of 2028, with the option of a further year. Last season, the full-back was part of a strong Under-18 squad and was included on the bench under Ruben Amorim in both the home and away matches of the Europa League quarter-final and semi-final.
The 19-year-old has missed parts of the current campaign through injury, but has still managed 15 appearances for the Under-21s. United signed Kamason from grassroots outfit Stockport Vikings for the Emerging Talent Programme (ETP) aged 10 and became the first player from that scheme to put pen to paper on a professional deal with the club.
After signing a new deal, Kamson took to social media and said: “Proud moment for me and family to sign a new long-term contract at this special club. We thank God and keep pushing. More to come, just a matter of timing.”
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Several Manchester United youth stars were quick to off their support, with Kai Rooney attaching a video of a man applauding.
Jack Fletcher responded with a fire emoji, while his brother Tyler Fletcher sent a red loveheart emoji. Fellow United prospect Chido Obi commented with a laughing and flames emoji.
Jacob Devaney and Habeeb Ogunneye both commented: “Congrats bro [loveheart emoji].”
Fomer Man United youngster Joe Hugill commented: “Nice u [applauding emoji].”
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U21s head coach Adam Lawrence heaped praise on Kamason after his goal against Arsenal in the FA Youth Cup last season. He said: “Jaydan has been in real good form of late, so he’s in that position where he’s put in some real strong and consistent performances, as you’d expect from a second year U18 player here.
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“He’s in a real good space. He’s such a fantastic kid, he’s got real good athleticism and he likes to get forward on the outside. And listen, he’ll be watching that goal back for a while.
“He’s always been a full-back that has liked to get forward and he can wear people down, he’s wiry, he’s very athletic and can get on top of people and really impact the game in the final third.
“We’re really excited about him and think that he has real big potential, but he’s a humble kid and he’ll know he needs to get better and that he’s got things to work on.”
Stefanos Tsitsipas recently reacted to the brutal criticism that has been meted out to him by his ex-coach Goran Ivanisevic. Responding to the Croatian, the World No.49 stated that he had been ‘really hurt’ by his comments.
Tsitsipas and Ivanisevic began working together in May 2025, after the Greek star fired his father. However, their partnership was short lived and they parted ways only two months later after a series of uninspiring results. After their split, Ivanisevic publicly criticised Tsitsipas, telling SportKlub
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“He has to find a solution for his back issue. I was shocked. I’ve never seen such a poorly prepared player in my life. Me, at my age and with this bad knee, I’m three times in better shape than him.”
More recently, Ivanisevic doubled down on his criticisms about Stefanos Tsitsipas. Reacting to the Croatian’s harsh words, the former World No.3 told The Times,
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“If it was a way of him pushing me into working harder and getting my s— together, it was definitely not the right tactic. I was really hurt. I never expected that a coach could do that to me, and the worst thing is what he said was not true. I was not fit because I had been injured. I hadn’t been practising properly for over two weeks. It was like he kicked me when I was already down.”
Since parting ways with Goran Ivanisevic, Tsitsipas has paired up with his father Apostolos once again.
Stefanos Tsitsipas set to begin Monte-Carlo Masters campaign against Francisco Cerundolo
Tsitsipas at the Miami Open (Image Source: Getty)
Stefanos Tsitsipas spent the latter half of his 2025 season on the bench as he struggled with a back injury. The Greek star returned to action earlier this year with the Adelaide International, but he has failed to string together consistent wins.
His best result this season has been a quarterfinals finish he accomplished at the Qatar Open. Except for that impressive outing in Doha and a round of 32 appearance at the Miami Open, the 27-year-old has failed to move past the second round in any tournament, including the Australian Open and Indian Wells.
Now, Stefanos Tsitsipas is scheduled to kick off his clay season at the Monte-Carlo Masters. The event takes place between April 5 and April 13 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club and promises some exciting tennis action. Tsitsipas will begin his campaign at the ATP 1000 event against 16th seed Francisco Cerundolo.
The final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur goes down Saturday morning, April 4, at Augusta National Golf Club in Georgia. Here’s everything you need to know to watch the tournament on Saturday, including full Augusta National Women’s Amateur TV coverage, streaming info and Round 3 tee times.
How to watch ANWA on Saturday
Heading into the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur, 17-year-old Asterisk Talley has some unfinished business to accomplish.
One year ago, the star American amateur came up one shot short of the ANWA title, despite shooting a final-round 68 at the home of the Masters. This year is a different story.
Her 11-under total through two rounds matches her total score at last year’s ANWA. Now, the final round at Augusta National is the only thing that stands between her and history. Meja Örtengren and Maria Jose Marin are tied for second at 10 under.
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After the full field played a practice round on Friday at Augusta National, the 32 players who made the cut will compete at Augusta National Golf Club over 18 holes to determine this year’s champion.
You can watch the final round of the Augusta National Women’s Amateur on TV via NBC, which will air coverage beginning on Saturday at 12 p.m. ET. You can also watch a live simulcast NBC’s TV coverage on ANWA.com or Peacock.
Below you will find everything you need to know to watch the final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur.
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How to watch on TV Saturday
NBC will provide final-round TV coverage of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur from 12-3 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 4.
How to stream online Saturday
You can stream the final round of the 2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur via ANWA.com and Peacock, which will offer a live simulcast of NBC’s Saturday TV coverage starting at 12 p.m. ET.
2026 Augusta National Women’s Amateur Round 3 tee times for Saturday (ET)
Tee No. 1
8:20 a.m. – Patience Rhodes, Yurina Hiroyoshi 8:30 a.m. – Macy Pate, Catherine Park 8:40 a.m. – Anna Davis, Emily Odwin 8:50 a.m. – Yujie Liu, Dianna Lee 9:00 a.m. – Aphrodite Deng, Achiraya Sriwong 9:10 a.m. – Seojin Park, Elise Lee 9:20 a.m. – Reagan Zibilski, Farah O’Keefe 9:30 a.m. – Paula Martin Sampedro, Aira Nagasawa 9:50 a.m. – Yunseo Yang, Ava Merrill 10:00 a.m. – Vanessa Borovilos, Kiara Romero 10:10 a.m. – Chloe Kovelesky, Raegan Denton 10:20 a.m. – Gyubeen Kim, Amelie Zalsman 10:30 a.m. – Soomin Oh, Arianna Lau 10:40 a.m. – Avery Weed, Lauren Kim 10:50 a.m. – Maria Jose Marin, Andrea Revuelta 11:00 a.m. – Asterisk Talley, Meja Örtengren
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola knows what the club want to do about Rodri’s future and thinks he knows what the player wants as well
Pep Guardiola believes that Rodri will snub serious interest from Real Madrid to commit his future to Manchester City. The midfielder is coveted by the Spanish giants and is yet to agree a contract extension at the Etihad as he approaches the final 12 months of his contract.
Rodri talked up Real as a club in an extensive interview given over the last fortnight, admitting that it was hard to resist the pull of La Liga. But he also referred to the Premier League as his ‘weakness’ when discussing his future and knows the support that he has had at City not just to help him to become the best midfielder in world football but also to build him back up after his ACL injury in September 2024.
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“I know what the club wants. They informed me what they want from Rodri – it is to stay, stay, stay,” said Guardiola. Asked if Rodri wanted that, the City boss replied: “I think so. Always I had the positive [feeling] with that but at the end I don’t know.”
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Keeping Rodri would be a major boost for the club as they look to show that they can continue their success – especially with doubts persisting over whether Guardiola will see out his contract. The January signings of Marc Guehi and Antoine Semenyo were seen as positive steps for recruitment in the post-Guardiola era and getting even more from Rodri would be further evidence.
City know that they have to be prepared for all outcomes though, and if Rodri decides that he does want to leave he will not be given any special treatment. If he can provide an acceptable offer from another club, he will be allowed to go.
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“The organisation of the club is above all of us – if one player is not happy they have to leave,” said Guardiola. “Continue the same always if they are happy – and I think he is happy – if he is not happy just knock on the door of the sporting director, accept an offer according to his incredible quality and after that he don’t belong to the club – only himself.”
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Jan 13, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) against the Los Angeles Rams during an NFC wild card game at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images.
This year, the NFL draft takes place in Pittsburgh from April 23-25 and will be held on the North Shore, including Acrisure Stadium and Point State Park. The Minnesota Vikings will join the festivities with the 18th overall pick — barring any trades — in the first round. Here we will look back at the Vikings’ draft history with the 18th overall pick.
Past Outcomes at No. 18 Shape Vikings’ 2026 Draft Outlook
Since entering the league in 1961 as an expansion team, the Vikings have selected with the 18th overall pick just three times. It has not been a position in which Minnesota has had much success. There is no Randy Moss, Randall McDaniel, or Alan Page in this list. However, some players spent several years in Minnesota with solid performances.
1994 – CB – Dewayne Washington
The Vikings first selected with the 18th overall pick in 1994, and it was the most successful of the picks from this position to date. The Vikings selected North Carolina State cornerback Dewayne Washington, who would have an immediate impact. Washington started all 16 games as a rookie, on his way to All-Rookie team recognition, thanks to recording 75 tackles and 3 interceptions for 135 yards and 2 touchdowns.
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Washington played four seasons for Minnesota, always as a starter, and totaled 10 interceptions, 3 of which were returned for touchdowns.
He swapped Minnesota for Pittsburgh in 1998, signing with the Steelers as a free agent, where he was a starter for the next six seasons before winding down a long career with a year in Jacksonville and then in Kansas City. Washington ended his career having played 12 seasons and caught 31 interceptions, five of which were returned for TDs.
2005 – DE – Erasmus James
The Vikings drafted again in 2005, selecting defensive end Erasmus James. The least successful of these three draft picks, James’ career was defined by injuries that saw him out of the league after just four seasons.
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AMERICAN FOOTBALL 2007-2008 NFL Minnesota Vikings Erasmus James. Image credit: Imago. The Vikings drafted James in the 1st Round of the 2005 NFL Draft.
His rookie season was the highlight, in which he showed promise, playing in 15 games and making 29 tackles, including 6 for loss, 4 sacks, 1 forced fumble, and 2 passes defended. The rear of his career (two more seasons in Minnesota and one in Washington) amounted to just 13 games with just 9 tackles (4 for loss) and 1 sack to show from them. James suffered ACL injuries in back-to-back seasons, and his career never recovered.
2019 – C – Garrett Bradbury
The final time in Vikings draft history that Minnesota selected at 18 was Garrett Bradbury in 2019. Minnesota reached to fill a glaring roster need, and it never quite worked out. He was a six-year starter in Minnesota, but his athleticism was a plus point in the running game.
His unfortunate habit of being completely run over by big interior pass rushers was a problem that never resolved itself. It led to the Vikings releasing him last year, and Bradbury found his way to the New England Patriots.
Nov 13, 2022; Orchard Park, New York, USA; Minnesota Vikings center Garrett Bradbury (56) on the sidelines during a game against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark Konezny-USA TODAY Sports.
Bradbury played in the Super Bowl for the New England in February after spending the season as the team’s starting center. The old problems were still there, though, and they chose to trade him to the Chicago Bears in March.
Bradbury did provide one of the most memorable plays I’ve witnessed in a Vikings game. A Sean Mannion pass to TE Tyler Conklin, who was hit by two Green Bay defenders, causing the ball to be deflected into the air, was caught by Bradbury and turned into a 21-yard reception. Unfortunately, the sight of Bradbury lying on the floor after being squashed in pass protection is just as memorable.
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