Jayden Daniels sends cease and desist letter to LSU over jersey number

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Jayden Daniels sends cease and desist letter to LSU over jersey number
Summary

LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels has issued a cease and desist letter regarding his No. 5 jersey, requesting that the school not assign it to another player. Daniels, a former Heisman Trophy winner, argues he should own the number permanently due to his time at LSU and Arizona State. The school's intention to allow cornerback DJ Pickett to wear the number has drawn significant public mockery, with various teams referencing Daniels in a lighthearted manner. Meanwhile, Ole Miss quarterback Trinidad Chambliss secured a sixth year of eligibility after a Mississippi court ruling, allowing him to continue playing this season and moving into his new home in Oxford.

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  • Jayden Daniels demands LSU retire his No. 5 jersey permanently.
  • DJ Pickett was promised to wear the No. 5 jersey this season.
  • Daniels' request has received public backlash and parody from various teams.
  • Trinidad Chambliss gains sixth year of eligibility for Ole Miss.
  • Chambliss plans to invest in his new home in Oxford.
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Jayden Daniels’ recent “cease and desist” letter is Exhibit A.

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