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NewsWUSF (NPR Tampa Bay)August 14, 2026Hillsborough

LSU coach Lane Kiffin confirms DJ Pickett will wear No. 5 jersey despite legal threats

LSU football coach Lane Kiffin has decided to allow player DJ Pickett to wear the No. 5 jersey, maintaining the number previously worn by 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. This decision persists despite legal threats issued by the former Tigers quarterback regarding the jersey's use.

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Why It Matters

The dispute highlights ongoing tensions regarding the control of personal branding and legacy numbers in college athletics following the transition of star players to professional leagues.

Key Facts

  • Coach Lane Kiffin confirmed DJ Pickett will wear jersey number 5.
  • Jayden Daniels, the 2023 Heisman winner, previously wore number 5 for LSU.
  • Jayden Daniels has issued legal threats against the university or program regarding the continued use of the number.
  • Lane Kiffin stated he is standing by his initial decision to assign the number to Pickett.
  • The jersey assignment is noted as a continuation of a Zephyrhills family tradition for Pickett.

Who's Mentioned

personLane Kiffin“LSU football coach making the jersey assignment decision”personDJ Pickett“LSU football player assigned the number 5 jersey”personJayden Daniels“Former LSU quarterback and 2023 Heisman winner”