Leonard Fournette gifts DJ Pickett No. 5 chain amid jersey controversy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:47 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Leonard Fournette presented DJ Pickett with a No. 5 chain during a recent visit to LSU, highlighting support amid the controversy surrounding Jayden Daniels' former jersey number. The controversy arose after LSU assigned Daniels' No. 5 jersey to the incoming recruit Pickett, sparking backlash that gained traction online. Fournette's gesture contrasts with Daniels' response to the situation, as Fournette chose to embrace the sharing of the number rather than oppose it. This incident has reignited discussions about the culture and legacy of LSU football.
- •Leonard Fournette visits LSU and gifts merchandise to players.
- •Fournette gives DJ Pickett a No. 5 chain.
- •The No. 5 jersey controversy involves Jayden Daniels and Pickett.
- •Daniels has faced backlash since the jersey assignment.
- •Fournette's gesture promotes support over division among players.
- 6:47 AMYahoo Sports — Weeks After Saga Over Jayden Daniels’ No. 5, LSU Legend Honors DJ Pickett With Special Chain Ahead of 2026 Season: “Gotta Bless the 5”
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — LSU football legend gifts DJ Pickett No. 5 chain amid Jayden Daniels jersey drama
"Leonard Fournette was back in Baton Rouge this week, speaking with the LSU Tigers during their preseason camp. In the process, he blessed Trey’DeZ Green and Whit Weeks to wear the No.
"Leonard Fournette embraced DJ Pickett wearing No. 5 at LSU, offering a sharp contrast to the ongoing drama surrounding Jayden Daniels and his old number.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:47 AMWeeks After Saga Over Jayden Daniels’ No. 5, LSU Legend Honors DJ Pickett With Special Chain Ahead of 2026 Season: “Gotta Bless the 5”
Leonard Fournette was back in Baton Rouge this week, speaking with the LSU Tigers during their preseason camp. In the process, he blessed Trey’DeZ Green and Whit Weeks to wear the No.
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 9:23 PMLSU football legend gifts DJ Pickett No. 5 chain amid Jayden Daniels jersey drama
Leonard Fournette embraced DJ Pickett wearing No. 5 at LSU, offering a sharp contrast to the ongoing drama surrounding Jayden Daniels and his old number.
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