Pickett sticks with No. 5; Daniels says dispute won't distract him

Daniels wore the number during his 2023 Heisman season.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 131 min read

LSU's DJ Pickett says he has no plans to change out of the No. 5 amid pushback from Jayden Daniels, with the Washington Via @espn on X

What happened: DJ Pickett plans to retain LSU's No. 5 for the 2026 season. Jayden Daniels said his disagreement with LSU will not divert his focus from the Washington Commanders.

Why it matters: The jersey dispute has widened into a fight over LSU's use of Daniels' name, image and likeness. Pickett's stance keeps the number in circulation despite Daniels' pushback.

What to watch: Attention now turns to LSU's response to Daniels' NIL demand as the 2026 season approaches.

Sources

@espn 2026-08-13T22:12:07.997132+00:00

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