Commanders QB Jayden Daniels now reportedly wants LSU to give back his Heisman Trophy over another player wearing No. 5

Key Points:

• Jayden Daniels, former LSU quarterback and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner, is upset with LSU over a current player wearing his former No. 5 jersey and has requested the return of his Heisman Trophy copy, which LSU has no plans to return.
• LSU cornerback DJ Pickett, who wore No. 3 last season out of respect for Daniels, was granted permission to wear No. 5 for the 2026 season by new coach Lane Kiffin, sparking Daniels' discontent and a cease and desist to LSU over use of his name, image, and likeness.
• Daniels' family expressed that he feels "profoundly disrespected" by Pickett wearing No. 5, while Pickett said he has worn that number his whole life and wished Daniels well.
• Daniels acknowledged ongoing issues between his team and LSU but hopes for a private resolution, emphasizing his focus on training camp and his NFL career with the Washington Commanders.
• LSU has no official policy retiring jersey numbers, and while some numbers of past players have been retired, neither Daniels' nor Joe Burrow's numbers have been formally retired despite their Heisman wins.