Can Jayden Daniels stop LSU from using his jersey number, NIL?
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Can Jayden Daniels stop LSU from using his jersey number, NIL?

Former LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels sent a cease-and-desist letter to the university after it allowed another player to wear his No. 5 jersey. While legal experts suggest he has limited control over the jersey number itself, the dispute highlights his ongoing efforts to restrict the school's commercial use of his name, image, and likeness.

October 16, 2026nytimes.com
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