SEC Heisman Winners

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How do other SEC schools deal with Heisman "winners" football numbers?

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BAMA has no retired jersey numbers.

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Really surprised by Daniels here. He seemed like the most carefree guy.

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It’s likely his helicopter mom/agent.

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BAMA has no retired jersey numbers.

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Which is smart. I like that.

Florida State stopped retiring actual player numbers in 1997 and transitioned to retiring jerseys. I doubt Winston cares. He got his jersey officially retired, but not number. This is the way. This how LSU should be.

A&M only has one number retired, but not Manziel's. I doubt Manziel cares.

Now Hester and Flynn are acting like maybe Burrow wouldn't let 9 issued, so Kelly couldn't issue 5.

I never thought Burrow would care, but if he did, then I'm wrong yet again. I really cant believe these former players care this much.

Good point. Most SEC Heisman numbers are still being worn. Jayden is a little out of line here.

Colleges generally weigh multiple factors before retiring a number, unless your name is the University of Colorado. Legacy , awards, a player's contributions to championships, records, and overall team history are considered. Maybe even championships won in the NFL or HOF winner. For instance, Joe Burrow not only won the Heisman but also a national championship, best team in CFB history, all bolstering his case - and his number has not been retired. Program tradition: Some schools reserve jersey retirements for a handful of legends in their history to maintain the honor’s significance .
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Balance and fairness: Colleges often avoid retiring numbers immediately so that future players and team dynamics remain flexible

Alternatives to Retiring a Number
Many programs recognize great players without retiring their numbers such as state or local Hall of Fame or Ring of Honor, allowing Numbers and legacies to be honored and celebrated without permanently taking jerseys out of circulation.Special jersey awards: Some schools pass a jersey number to a deserving player each season to honor the original player’s contributions while keeping the number active .

Conclusion
While winning the Heisman Trophy is a prestigious achievement, it is not by itself a definitive criterion for retiring a jersey number at power 5 universities. The decision depends on a combination of a player's overall contributions, school-specific traditions, and the desire to preserve the honor and exclusivity of retired numbers. Programs may instead choose other methods to honor legendary players while keeping options open for future athletes. Major programs need to get out of the business of retiring numbers. This fact became even more evident after the fiasco surrounding former Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders and his slide to the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft after his number was retired. No Heisman, no NC and no NFL career.

LSU does not have a history of retiring numbers. It is not in their culture or DNA. LSU has retired only 5 numbers in its' entire history. If Jayden wins 2 or 3 superbowls and passes for 50,000 + yards in his NFL career, maybe then should his number should be the 6th. However, I think Joe will get #6 first. Jayden and LSU will just have to disagree on this subject.
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