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WASHINGTON - A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told LSU to stop using the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness after the school allowed cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey Daniels wore during his two seasons in Baton Rouge.
Daniels’ spokesperson said he made clear he did not want his number given to another player and believed that request would be honored.
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The statement said his Heisman season "cemented his place in LSU history," and seeing the number reassigned was "incredibly disappointing."
Pickett, a former five‑star recruit who wore No. 3 as a freshman, is switching to No. 5 this season. He had three interceptions last year.
LSU coach Lane Kiffin said Pickett was promised the chance to wear No. 5 when he signed with LSU in December 2024, during Brian Kelly’s tenure. Kelly was fired in October 2025, and Kiffin was hired at the end of the regular season.
Kiffin said the school should honor what Pickett was told, adding that the decision was not his to make.
On Instagram on Thursday, the Commanders' QB issued a statement on the controversy. Daniels said he has "been locked in on training camp and that's been my number one focus."
"I have a lot of gratitude for my time at LSU and I'm proud of what my teammates and I accomplished there," Daniels wrote. "Obviously there are issues to be worked out between my team and LSU and my hope is that it will get done privately. My sole personal focus is on Commanders' football. I realize the business of football is unique and I trust this can all be resolved."
The Source: Information in this article comes from the Associated Press.