NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 13, 2026Miami-Dade
LSU coach Lane Kiffin maintains decision to allow D.J. Pickett to wear No. 5 jersey
LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has confirmed that cornerback D.J. Pickett will continue to wear the No. 5 jersey, despite objections from former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels. The university has removed replica Daniels jerseys from its online store as the dispute over the use of Daniels' name, image, and likeness continues.
Read the full story at WPLG Local 10 – Main FeedWhy It Matters
The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding the use of former student-athletes' in university promotional materials and the management of player jersey numbers.
Key Facts
- LSU coach Lane Kiffin stated he will honor the promise made to D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey.
- Jayden Daniels' attorney, Adam Kenner, issued a demand for LSU to stop using Daniels' name, image, or likeness for promotional purposes.
- LSU has removed replica Jayden Daniels jerseys from its official online store.
- The only jersey number officially retired by LSU is No. 20, worn by Billy Cannon.
- D.J. Pickett was promised the No. 5 jersey when he signed with LSU in December 2024.
- Jayden Daniels was drafted by the Washington Commanders in 2024.
- LSU has historically used images of former players in promotional videos shown at Tiger Stadium.
Who's Mentioned
personJayden Daniels“Former LSU quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner”personAdam Kenner“Attorney for Jayden Daniels”organizationWashington Commanders“NFL team”personVerge Ausberry“LSU Athletic Director”personBrian Kelly“Former LSU coach”personLane Kiffin“LSU football coach”personBilly Cannon“Late LSU football player whose number is retired”organizationLSU“Louisiana State University”personD.J. Pickett“LSU cornerback”