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DJ Pickett
CB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 4" · 189 lbs · 5★ recruit
From Zephyrhills, FL
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Estimated NIL value
$1M
LSU · Football
DJ Pickett
CB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 4" · 189 lbs · 5★ recruit
From Zephyrhills, FL
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Estimated NIL value
$1M
LSU · Football
CB · Sophomore · #5 · 6' 4" · 189 lbs
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Latest source check Aug 30, 2026
Position
Cornerback
Class
Sophomore
Jersey
#5
Height
6' 4"
Weight
189 lbs
Hometown
From Zephyrhills, FL
Estimated NIL value
$1M
Modeled from role, roster, recruiting, current market evidence, and school-pool reconciliation; reviewed August 19, 2026.
Market benchmark: On3 published estimate .
Confidence meter
High confidenceThis value is strongly supported by current market evidence, roster role, and school-level spending context.
DJ Pickett is a 6' 4" 189 lbs Sophomore Cornerback for LSU and is listed by ESPN from Zephyrhills, FL. DJ Pickett ranks 11th within the current LSU football roster and No. 363 nationally across the tracked NIL market. The $1M modeled value is calibrated against current market evidence reviewed August 19, 2026. It is not a reported contract or salary figure.
Pool share by sport
2.3%
Football pool: $42.8M
Pool share of school
1.7%
LSU roster market: $57.4M
Roster dollars tracked
$42.8M
LSU Football pool-accounting sum
Coverage hits
0
No fresh NIL chatter found
Zephyrhills, FL
Roster status
Active
Current listing
LSU Tigers
Recruit rating
5-star
Recruiting profile
5-star / No. 11 nationally
Rating: 0.9943
High school: Zephyrhills
From: Tampa, FL
Class: 2025 / CB
2025 season production
ESPN player feedDefense
35
Total tackles
28
Solo tackles
7
AST
3
Passes defended
2
Sacks
0
Forced fumbles
Career history
| Season | Team | TOT | SOLO | AST | PD | SACK | FF | INT | YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | LSU Tigers | 35 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| Career | All teams | 35 | 28 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
Latest games
Houston CougarsDec 28, 2025 · 38-35L
Oklahoma SoonersNov 29, 2025 · 17-13W
Western Kentucky HilltoppersNov 23, 2025 · 13-10W
Arkansas RazorbacksNov 15, 2025 · 23-22L
Alabama Crimson TideNov 9, 2025 · 20-9L
Texas A&M AggiesOct 25, 2025 · 49-25L
Vanderbilt CommodoresOct 18, 2025 · 31-24W
South Carolina GamecocksOct 11, 2025 · 20-10Sideline Data Desk
Defensive-back value reflects coverage scarcity, starting role, recruiting demand, and exposure in high-leverage matchups. For DJ Pickett, the current roster role, class, recruiting signal, program market, and available market evidence produce a $1M headline case.
The visible base estimate is $1M. The pool-accounting allocation is $1M, equal to about 2.3% of the LSU football market. The player ranks 11th on that roster and No. 363 in The Sideline's national player index.
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