LSU's Number Five Controversy | Huntsville News

Huntsville News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 13, 2026 · 1m

Jayden Daniels, LSU’s Heisman winner, is furious his iconic number five jersey was given to a new player — his family sees it as a blatant disrespect to his legacy and a betrayal of the honor he earned. After his attorney sent a letter in August demanding the number be retired, LSU’s move to hand it to sophomore cornerback DJ Pickett has sparked outrage. Daniels himself made it clear he didn’t want anyone else wearing that number, and while it’s not officially retired, no one had worn it since he left — making the decision feel like a symbolic slap. The situation’s escalating, leaving LSU in…