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Kiffin Confirms DJ Pickett Keeps No. 5 Jersey

8/16/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Lane Kiffin said the No. 5 jersey was promised to DJ Pickett in recruiting and he consulted the Pickett family.
Damien Pickett said the promise makes his son eager to wear the number and LSU raised no objections.
DJ Pickett, who has worn No. 5 since age four, will keep the jersey this season.

History

Historical Context

In June 2010 the NCAA sanctioned USC after discovering Reggie Bush received prohibited gifts, imposing four-year probation, vacating the 2004-05 wins, banning 2010-11 bowl games and removing 30 scholarships; the fallout reshaped the program’s compliance. Lane Kiffin’s claim that LSU’s No. 5 jersey belongs to DJ Pickett now recalls those recruiting promises that once triggered the Trojans’ penalties.

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Story summary

Lane Kiffin said the No. 5 jersey was promised to DJ Pickett in recruiting and he consulted the Pickett family.
Damien Pickett said the promise makes his son eager to wear the number and LSU raised no objections.
DJ Pickett, who has worn No. 5 since age four, will keep the jersey this season.

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