LSU’s Number Five Saga | Baton Rouge News

LSU football’s jersey drama heats up as Jayden Daniels’ iconic number five is set to return—this time worn by D.J. Pickett, who was promised the number before Daniels left for the NFL. Daniels, now in the pros, has cut off LSU’s use of his NIL, citing expired authorization, while new coach Lane Kiffin honors the original promise—contrasting with former coach Brian Kelly’s stance that Daniels’ number should follow Burrow’s precedent: retired and untouched. The move turns a simple jersey number into a legacy showdown, with number five making its comeback in 2026—and fans watching closely to see how history unfolds. 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/7cc8d52bc3d46417