Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5
Jayden Daniels, a quarterback who won a major college award, left LSU for the NFL. LSU then gave his former jersey number to another player. Daniels' representatives sent a legal notice objecting to how the school is using his name and image, while LSU says the new player was promised that number during recruitment.
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Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist letter regarding decision to give No. 5 jersey to current player
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9 sourcesJayden Daniels wanted ‘respect’ from LSU. Instead, he started an ugly fight that will tarnish his reputation
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Jayden Daniels tells LSU to stop using his No. 5
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