Jayden Daniels spent the final two years of his college career at LSU before entering the NFL in 2024 with the Washington Commanders.
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5 remained unassigned and had not been worn by another player until recently. 5 jersey to another player. 5. The document states that the university’s NIL agreement with Daniels only permitted LSU to use his name, image and likeness for 180 days after his final college game.
After Daniels left LSU for the NFL, the school did not retire the jersey number. However, No. Now, Daniels appears to have objected to LSU’s decision to give his former No. The Commanders quarterback has reportedly notified Louisiana State University that it no longer has permission to use his name, image or likeness following the move.
Daniels’ lawyer sent LSU athletic director Verge Ausberry a cease-and-desist letter on Aug, according to ESPN. “The Daniels family is deeply disappointed and feels profoundly disrespected by LSU’s decision to give Jayden’s number to another player,” the statement from Daniels’ spokesperson said. “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 said.
