# @nbcwashington on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/Db_AEAVnO0T
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- **Posted:** 2026-08-13T14:55:12.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** NBC4 Washington (@nbcwashington) — https://gondola.cc/nbcwashington

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A representative for Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels has told Louisiana State University it can no longer use the 2023 Heisman Trophy winner’s name, image and likeness.⁠
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ESPN got a copy of the letter that was sent to LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry and said Daniels’ decision stems from the school’s decision to allow cornerback D.J. Pickett to wear a No. 5 jersey. That’s the number Daniels wore during his two seasons at LSU.⁠
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This would mark the first time an LSU player has worn No. 5 since Daniels’ departure, though the school hadn’t retired the jersey.⁠
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“Jayden made it clear that he did not want his number given to another player, and he believed his wishes would be respected,” the statement from Daniels' spokesperson said.⁠
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LSU coach Lane Kiffin said last week that Pickett was promised the opportunity to wear No. 5 when he signed with LSU in December 2024.⁠
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“When a kid’s promised something to come to a school, he should wear it,” Kiffin said during an Aug. 5 media session. ⁠
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Read more at our #linkinbio.⁠
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