Jayden Daniels opposes LSU's plan to use his No. 5 jersey
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has requested that Louisiana State University (LSU) not allow any player to wear his former jersey No. 5. Despite former coach Brian Kelly telling sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett he could wear the number, Daniels' family has issued a cease-and-desist order. They expressed disappointment over the university's decision to assign the number to another player, arguing that it undermines Daniels' legacy following his Heisman-winning season. The jersey has not been worn in three years, raising questions about the future of number assignments at LSU.
- •Daniels sent a cease-and-desist order regarding No. 5 jersey.
- •His family feels disrespected by LSU's decision.
- •Pickett had previously worn No. 3 at LSU.
- •No. 5 has remained unused since Daniels' time at the school.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Jayden Daniels doesn't want his #5 LSU jersey worn by anyone
"Jayden Daniels doesn't want LSU to use his old number 5
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