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Daniels vs LSU Number Five Drama | Lafayette Louisiana News
Jayden Daniels, LSU’s Heisman-winning QB, is furious his name, image, and likeness are being used by the school — because they’ve given his iconic number five jersey to D.J. Pickett. Daniels’ camp says he never wanted anyone else to wear that number, calling the move a disrespect to his legacy. But coach Lane Kiffin insists Pickett was promised the number back in December 2024 when he committed — even before the coaching change. This clash highlights the messy intersection of NIL, player legacies, and school promises — and it’s sparking major debate about how programs honor past stars versus…
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