Jayden Daniels criticizes LSU for not retiring his no. 5 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Jayden Daniels has expressed frustration towards LSU for allowing another player to wear his former no. 5 jersey. Daniels, a former Heisman Trophy winner, feels that his contributions to the Tigers warrant the retirement of his number. His legal team has issued a cease and desist letter to the program, arguing that the jersey's use undermines his legacy. Sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett is set to wear the number during the upcoming college football season, but LSU has historically been reluctant to retire jerseys. Comparisons are being drawn to Joe Burrow, whose no. 9 jersey remains retired since he entered the NFL.
- •Jayden Daniels issued a cease and desist regarding his jersey number.
- •DJ Pickett will wear the no. 5 jersey in the 2026 season.
- •Only five players in LSU history have had their jersey numbers retired.
- •Daniels compares his treatment to that of Joe Burrow.
- •The Heisman winner expressed disappointment with LSU's decision.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels fumes over LSU not retiring no. 5 college football jersey
"The former Heisman Trophy winner is coming at his alma mater before college football season.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 10:55 PMHow to live stream MNF for free: Watch 49ers vs Commanders, TV channel
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 10:53 PMMike Evans and Kyle Juszczyk are active for the 49ers
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 10:51 PM49ers rule Brock Purdy weapon out vs. Commanders, and it’s not Mike Evans- NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 10:36 PMJJ McCarthy strengthens case to start as John Harbaugh faces Giants QB dilemma
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 9:30 PMNFL says Steelers-Saints in Paris still on despite civil unrest in France
NFL•Oct 19, 2026, 9:09 PM3 trade targets for Rams after Davante Adams injury news
