Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has sent a cease and desist letter to Louisiana State University (LSU) regarding the use of his jersey number. Daniels’ team claims that the university allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey, which Daniels wore during his time at LSU.
Daniels’ spokesperson stated that he had made it clear he did not want his number given to another player and believed that request would be honored. The statement also mentioned that Daniels’ Heisman season ‘cemented his place in LSU history,’ and seeing the number reassigned was ‘incredibly disappointing.’
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said that Pickett was promised the chance to wear No. 5 when he signed with LSU in December 2024, during Brian Kelly’s tenure. Kiffin added that the school should honor what Pickett was told, and the decision was not his to make.
Original reporting: Arlington County | FOX 5 DC — read the source article.
