Summary
Jayden Daniels, who played two seasons at LSU before being drafted into the NFL, is upset because LSU’s new coach, Lane Kiffin, gave Daniels’ former jersey number 5 to another player, DJ Pickett. Daniels’ family says this disrespects his legacy, while Kiffin says the number was promised to Pickett before he arrived.
Key Facts
- Jayden Daniels transferred to LSU in 2022 after three seasons at Arizona State.
- Daniels played two seasons at LSU, throwing for 3,812 yards and 40 touchdowns in 2023.
- He also rushed for over 1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2023 and won the Heisman Trophy.
- LSU’s new head coach Lane Kiffin gave Daniels’ No. 5 jersey to sophomore DJ Pickett.
- Daniels’ family and lawyer told LSU they can no longer use his name or image.
- Kiffin said the No. 5 jersey was promised to Pickett during recruiting before Kiffin’s time.
- LSU only retires jersey numbers after five years or for major achievements like winning the Heisman Trophy.
- The dispute reflects a tension between honoring past players and accommodating current team needs.
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