Jayden Daniels Left Out of LSU Tribute | LSU Tigers Football News

LSU’s stadium turned nostalgic with a NFL montage during a rain-delayed game—highlighting stars like Joe Burrow and Justin Jefferson—only to leave out Heisman winner Jayden Daniels, sparking outrage. The snub? Daniels’ number five was still active, worn by DJ Pickett, who claims he was promised the jersey when recruited. Daniels sent a cease-and-desist, insisting his number be retired after his historic season. Pickett, loyal to the number since childhood, refuses to change—even as LSU’s social media avoids mentioning “five” altogether. The crowd roared for Pickett, turning a jersey dispute into a cultural flashpoint in Baton Rouge. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5a9fda6ff78889e7