Jayden Daniels disputes jersey number decision with LSU over Joe Burrow's legacy
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 6:42 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Jayden Daniels, former quarterback for LSU, has raised concerns regarding the university's treatment of his legacy compared to that of Joe Burrow. The issue stems from LSU's decision to assign Daniels' former No. 5 jersey to DJ Pickett for the 2026 season, while Burrow's No. 9 remains unassigned since his Heisman-winning season in 2019. Daniels believes he has not received the same level of recognition as Burrow, whose impressive college career included a national championship and a perfect season. LSU’s head coach Lane Kiffin has defended the decision, stating it was a promise made to Pickett during recruitment. As a result, Daniels’ attorneys have notified LSU that they cannot use his name, image, or likeness in light of the jersey assignment.
- •Daniels was LSU's Heisman Trophy winner in 2023.
- •Burrow's No. 9 jersey has not been assigned since 2019.
- •LSU assigned Daniels' No. 5 to DJ Pickett for 2026 season.
- •Kiffin defends honoring Pickett's recruitment promise.
- •Daniels’ lawyers have restricted LSU's use of his likeness.
- 6:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘You Never Know What Happens’ – Joe Burrow Breaks Silence on Noise Around Jayden Daniels-LSU Controversy
- 3:47 AMNBCSports.com — Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas - NBC Sports
- 3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Joe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — The Joe Burrow reason that might be at play in Jayden Daniels’ beef with LSU
"Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow might be at the root of the problems between Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and their alma mater, the LSU Tigers. Daniels was the third-ever Heisman Trophy winner during his two-year stint with the Tigers, rocking the No.
"The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has to date honored its vow to not use his number (9) again.
"The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has to date honored its vow to not use his number (9) again.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 6:42 AM‘You Never Know What Happens’ – Joe Burrow Breaks Silence on Noise Around Jayden Daniels-LSU Controversy
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels’ feud with the LSU Tigers has continued to escalate after he sent a letter to the SEC giants expressing his disappointment about a player using his No. 5 jersey.
- NBCSports.comAug 14, 2026, 3:47 AMJoe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas - NBC Sports
The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has to date honored its vow to not use his number (9) again.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:40 AMJoe Burrow has no thoughts about the LSU, Jayden Daniels number fracas
The sudden and surprising scuffle between Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and LSU over the re-issuance of his number (5) has implicated Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, given that the school has to date honored its vow to not use his number (9) again.
- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 10:30 AMThe Joe Burrow reason that might be at play in Jayden Daniels’ beef with LSU
Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow might be at the root of the problems between Washington Commanders QB Jayden Daniels and their alma mater, the LSU Tigers. Daniels was the third-ever Heisman Trophy winner during his two-year stint with the Tigers, rocking the No.
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