Hogs Haven on Jayden Daniels
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An attorney speaking for Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has given LSU a cease-and-desist letter stating the school can not use is name, image and likeness... the school is allowing cornerback DJ Pickett to don the No. 5 jerseythat Daniels wore during his two seasons at LSU (2022-23), including when he won the Heisman Trophy representing the school in 2023.
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Daniels' camp sends cease-and-desist to LSU over No. 5 jersey reassignment to another player.
Commanders QB Jayden Daniels' camp issued a cease-and-desist letter to LSU on Aug. 5 over the school's decision to assign his former No. 5 jersey to cornerback DJ Pickett. Daniels wore No. 5 during his two seasons at LSU (2022–23), including his Heisman Trophy-winning 2023 season. The jersey had not been worn by anyone since Daniels' departure. Daniels' spokesperson stated the family felt "profoundly disrespected" by the decision and that Jayden "made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected." The cease-and-desist is legally grounded in NIL rights; LSU is only permitted to use Daniels' NIL for 180 days after his final game at LSU.
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