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DJ Pickett remains firm on wearing No. 5 for LSU football

4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 8:53 PM

Last updated Aug 13, 2026

DJ Pickett remains firm on wearing No. 5 for LSU football
Summary

LSU quarterback DJ Pickett confirmed his decision to keep wearing the No. 5 jersey despite pushback from Jayden Daniels. Pickett, addressing concerns, stated that he will not change his number and emphasized the situation will not be a distraction for him or the team. Daniels' views have generated some debate among fans, but Pickett is focused on his role within the team during the upcoming season.

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By the Numbers
  • •DJ Pickett plays quarterback for LSU.
  • •He stated he will not change from the No. 5 jersey.
  • •Jayden Daniels has expressed concerns about the situation.
  • •Pickett reassured that the issue will not be a distraction.
  • •The team is preparing for the upcoming season.
Latest Updates
  • 9:14 PMESPN — Pickett not budging on No. 5 amid Daniels-LSU flap
  • 8:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels issues statement LSU's DJ Pickett wearing No. 5 jersey
What they're saying
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LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Commanders QB saying the situation won't be a distraction.

— ESPNby Mark Schlabach
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Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels issues statement about LSU football's DJ Pickett wearing No. 5. Here's what he had to say here.

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