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LSU issues cease-and-desist over Jayden Daniels NIL

8/14/2026

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LSU refused to return Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy copy and issued a cease-and-desist over NIL use after reps asked for it as LSU let DJ Pickett wear Daniels’ No. 5 jersey, a promise Lane Kiffin said he honored.
Daniels earned the 2023 Heisman with 3,812 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, 1,134 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores.
He is slated to start for Washington Commanders in 2026 as the LSU dispute persists.

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Story summary

LSU refused to return Jayden Daniels’ Heisman Trophy copy and issued a cease-and-desist over NIL use after reps asked for it as LSU let DJ Pickett wear Daniels’ No. 5 jersey, a promise Lane Kiffin said he honored.
Daniels earned the 2023 Heisman with 3,812 passing yards, 40 touchdowns, 1,134 rushing yards and 10 rushing scores.
He is slated to start for Washington Commanders in 2026 as the LSU dispute persists.