And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' She told the doctors they would be wrong. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. His mother was outraged. All rights reserved. "I was really upset about it, but I didn't want to let my mother or younger brother know how much it was bothering me," Jon said. "Anytime you see someone do something the right way and they work hard for it and they earn it just knowing him as a person and how good a person he is that could not have happened to anyone better. People are going to know who Jon Feliciano is. "I didn't know how to put on the pads.". Jon Feliciano was born on 10 February, 1992 in Davie, Florida, United States, is an American football guard. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez), Oakland Raiders offensive tackle Kelechi Osemele (70) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during a week 3 NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018 in Miami Gardens, Fla. Miami won 28-20. I was not fond of them paying him 'X' amount of money. I feel like if I can help a kid in any way, I can tell them, 'Even if you're a child, take a stand. Dan Duggan (@DDuggan21) September 12, 2022. You didn't have to tell him every single thing to do. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. All Rights Reserved. All rights reserved. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. Feliciano allowed zero sacks on the season. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. 4. The 27-year-old tight end reunites with OC Mike Kafka after the two spent the 2020 season together in Kansas City. All rights reserved. A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. All rights reserved. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Q: When you became a free agent, was that your goal to be a center? Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. For 2017, the Raiders have the attitude of a team on the cusp of greater things. (Ryan Kang via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. "I'm going to commit right now. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. '", Videos show parade of storms toppling trees across SF Bay Area, The warning signs your tree may fall during next storm, 18 killed in helicopter crash near Kyiv, Ukraine, including children. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. "Do you want to talk to your mom about it? KK: . Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. "He doesn't even remember being in braces, but I always said to him, 'You're going to do it, Jon!' (G. Newman Lowrance via AP), Buffalo Bills guard jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Orchard park, N.Y., Sunday Sept. 12, 2021. Family isn't just people related by blood. After suffering a shoulder injury and torn pectoral muscle, Feliciano's 2020 season started when activated on October 27. A junior offensive lineman at the time, the 6-foot-4, 280-pound Feliciano put together a highlight tape to hand-deliver to the coach recruiting his area, Tommie Robinson. Smith, who as a blocking tight end spent a lot of time with the linemen, worked with Hudson to help Feliciano understand that his time to start would come. Perry Knotts/ 2021 Perry Knotts Photography. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. Dropping into his set, the opposing defensive tackle loops outside, leaving Feliciano with the option to go find work. Even went out in motion and ran a couple of routes. I wanted to work out so that I could fight back. A: Not much, but it's kind of probably the same situation as when I went to Buffalo the first time. [14] He was activated on December 11. Feliciano also credited veteran offensive line coaches Mike Tice and Tom Cable in Oakland for helping him develop his personal game. Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. On March 9, 2022, he was waived by the Bills. (Margaret Bowles via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) smiles on the bench during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. Shannon and his father, Rafael Sr., who has maintained a relationship with Feliciano through the years even from a distance, provide support. (AP Photo/Ed Zurga), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Saturday, Dec.. 19, 2020, in Denver. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. Why the Bills are ecstatic to get Tre'Davious White's leadership back and what the team is doing to make sure he's ready to go for his first game back. (Perry Knotts via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the sidelines during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) stands in position against the Washington Football Team during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) stands in a three point stance against the Washington Football Team during the first quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. A post shared by Jon Plump CaramelFeliciano (@jonathanfeliciano), Fans across the league sent well wishes to Feliciano and his family. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, has started 26 regular-season games at right guard, 11 at left guard, and two at center. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. Whether it was taking up football in high school to get bigger and stronger so he wouldn't feel helpless around his older brother who would beat him up or taking on any defensive lineman who wanted to scrap in the league, Feliciano was ready to scratch and claw. In 2008, his mother returned to New York while Feliciano willingly remained in Davie to complete his high school career. He was placed on injured reserve on November 6, 2021 with a calf injury. All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. That's just who he is. Then the phone rang. All rights reserved. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. He watched and learned from seeing other people fail or succeed. "I could have stepped in and said, 'No.' So, we've both got that in common. A: Yeah, I mean honestly when I saw that (Head Coach Brian Daboll) Dabs got the job and then I got released, it was definitely one of the teams that first came to mind, just having that familiarity with Daboll and (Offensive Line Coach) Bobby (Johnson). It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. While the Buffalo Bills were able to rest during the NFLs opening slate Sunday games after defeating the Los Angeles Rams 31-10 on Thursday Night Football, former offensive lineman Jon Feliciano was making his debut with the New York Giants, a matchup he entered hours after learning his baby nephew died. It could be made into a movie.". When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. Feliciano was crushed. He talks a lot, and for some reason, Jon being Jon, he wanted to pick a fight. It literally paid off for him. His four postseason starts were at right guard. A: Yeah, so it started when I was a rotational guy and Bobby did the goal-line plays, so every week he would draw up the goal line plays and he started looking out for me and putting me in as a fullback, or tight end, basically just looking out for me and putting me in anywhere he could. Michael Ainsworth/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. His wanting to play football wasn't merely to earn popularity. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. "I had to get Sean's approval to date Jon.". A year later, Jon arrived at Miami, but he started doubting whether he belonged. All rights reserved. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. "Promise me you'll go to school and become somebody," she told him. He made his final collegiate career start in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl against South Carolina, helping lead the Hurricane offense to 422 total yards. He had no home. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. In April 2008, prosecutors declined to pursue the case. All Rights Reserved. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. G. Newman Lowrance/2021 G. Newman Lowrance. I was crying.". [7], On December 22, 2017, Feliciano was placed on injured reserve. "I went to school a few days after and they pulled me into the office," Feliciano said. Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. As for his former teammates back in Oakland, they were proud to see Feliciano finally land a quality free agent contract and the starting opportunity he had toiled four years to obtain. We've been in the league for seven years now, so watching film, whenever you know a guy, it always makes film a lot easier to watch, so you can watch them, especially if you guys are playing, at the time I was playing the same position as him. Feliciano appreciates how Hudson, Jackson and Smith helped him see his NFL future. Never mind that Miami had never shown any interest in him, even though he went to high school in Davie, Florida, 40 minutes north of the campus. When Jon was in eighth grade, Alicia developed breast cancer. Along with Palmer, they formed a buddy trio, playing outdoors on the hardcourt and inside with their video games. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. "It was really late at night, and he possibly fell asleep at the wheel," Palmer explained. "I'm thinking I'm the right guard," said Feliciano entering his second NFL season. "Of all the kids who had a reason to go the other way, he is one of them," said West, his high school football coach. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. Instead, he grew up idolizing Ray Lewis and Sean Taylor and dreamed about playing tight end for the Canes. He entered into an agreement to work for the New York Giants for a single season on March 16, 2022. Who Are Jon Feliciano Parents? Jon always loved football, but he could not afford to play in the local Optimist league. It wasn't too big for him and he was ready to make plays.". "Jon, you have four more years. "She told me, 'I've had breast cancer the last few months, but I'm OK,'" Jon said. After spending a few days at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center, Brandon Beane got to know the true heroes who saved Damar Hamlin's life. He doesn't look like a football player, but then he gets on the field and he's dominant. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. A: Not at all. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. With K.O. "We told him, 'You can do this.'". A daughter, Shawn Cole Feliciano, born in May to Jon and his wife Shannon, has added to Feliciano's family, which is of Puerto. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. "Jon has earned the respect of both players and coaches, and he is a very important part of the depth and chemistry of the offensive line," Tice stated. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (Kevin Terrell via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) runs during a week 2 preseason NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Thursday, Aug. 18, 2016, in Green Bay, Wis. Following the Giants stunning 21-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on September 11, The Athletics Dan Duggan tweeted, Giants center Jon Feliciano was playing with a heavy heart today. "He was a smart guy," said Jackson. Q: Do you have any kind of relationship with (Guard) Mark (Glowinski)? The Packers won 20-12. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates with offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) after throwing a 1-yard touchdown pass to tackle Donald Penn (72) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016. Justin Edmonds/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. [3], Feliciano started all 13 games during the 2013 season, making 11 starts at left guard and two starts at right tackle. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. Springville resident and veteran Leanne Hull walked away with a new set of wheels + more. Pride kept him from giving West or his basketball coach, Steve Todd, any indication that something was wrong at home. Feliciano described. When Bills offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey addressed the media on Monday, September 12, he was not at all surprised that Daboll shined in his head coaching debut, or that he went viral for his postgame locker room dance moves. (Kevin Sabitus via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) gets set to block during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. Feliciano can earn additional $2.4 million through performance . I look around, like, 'Wow, I'm about to play on this field. Feliciano also hopes his story, in its entirety, may help a child in a situation like the one he once found himself. Late in the preseason, the Giants scooped up the Bills recently cut cornerbacks Olaijah Griffin and Nick McCloud, along with Jack Anderson, Buffalos seventh-round pick from the 2021 draft. A gangly Feliciano, who had yet to fully grow into the 6-foot-4, 325-pound player he is today, moved to Davie, Florida, when he was 10, not long after his parents divorced. He has come too far to lose sight of where he started. Feliciano worked harder than he ever had that summer and used Christopher as inspiration. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. Feliciano tested positive fro COVID-19 last week and was briefly hospitalized, but he'll now be able to return. : @NFLonFOX & Giants App pic.twitter.com/pWExffHNTd, New York Giants (@Giants) September 11, 2022. His mom, Alicia, is a two-time cancer survivor. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. (Eric Bakke via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) blocks Seattle ldefensive end Rasheem Green (94) during an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020 in Orchard Park, N.Y. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. Jon Feliciano C #76 Experience: 8 years Height: 6-4 Age: 30 Weight: 325 lbs College: Miami Biography Originally a 4th-round (128th pick overall) draft choice by the Oakland Raiders in 2015Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Bills on March 13, 2019Released by Buffalo on March 10, 2022Signed as a free agent by the Giants on March 15, 2022. Ben Margot/Copyright 2017 The Associated Press. Feliciano can earn an additional $1.5 million in vesting guarantees with 5th day the 2022 and 2023 league years. "I said, 'Absolutely, of course.'". Young Feliciano wanted to be stronger, so he wouldn't feel helpless. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. A young man who would later play on an NFL offensive line would often feel helpless around his brother, Rafael, older than Jon by three years. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds), Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) lines up in position against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. Cole and his family took in Feliciano many nights when the power to Feliciano's trailer got turned off, leaving him to camp out in his own home. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. He played basketball, not football -- except for video games of the sport. When she worked nights, Jon would take care of his little brother, cooking him dinner or helping with homework. I'm just happy it all worked out. (Perry Knotts via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) makes a move to block on the line of scrimmage during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. He got a multi-million dollar contract to become a Buffalo Bill because when those small opportunities arose, he was prepared. "It's just years of trying to get under people's skin. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. As the Giants struggled through the first half and fans watched Daniel Jones drop back and get hit or sacked, the thought that nothing had changed started to creep in. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) on the sideline against the Detroit Lions during an NFL preseason football game, Friday, Aug. 13, 2021, in Detroit. What do the two of you bring? "I heard them yelling, screaming, arguing with each other," Feliciano said, remembering how he'd locked himself in his room. He spent his first four seasons with the Oakland Raiders. Can you talk about that transition? Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. When it was time for his opportunity to come, he was prepared. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Feliciano said he draws his inspiration from his younger brother, Chris, who was born deaf. The 6-foot-4, 243-pound Akins spent his first four seasons with the Houston Texans, who originally selected him in the third round (98th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. Q: I think a lot of us expected this to be the case when you were released by Buffalo, did you think this is where you'd end up? At first, I hated him. While the Giants offensive line struggled against the Titans defense, allowing quarterback Daniel Jones to get sacked five times for a total loss of 32 yards, Feliciano helped clear the way for Saquan Barkleys 68-yarder in the third quarter, and the running backs four-yard touchdown and two-point conversion in the fourth. Feliciano played a big part in that with some big blocks that created holes for Saquon Barkley. Feliciano was already big for his age but kept growing when Cole and Palmer dubbed him "Mongo," short for "humongous," never dreaming the nickname would stick all the way to the NFL. Giants sign free agent Jon Feliciano to play center Mar 16, 2022 at 03:50 PM Michael Eisen Giants.com Senior Writer/Editor EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Jon Feliciano has started 43 NFL games, 39 of them in the regular season. "He got thrown in the fire his rookie year because one of our guards got hurt, J'Marcus Webb. In a normal year, bringing Jon Feliciano back into the fold with the Bills offensive line would seem like an easy decision. [15], Feliciano was released by the Bills on March 9, 2022. His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. "He was the new kid," recalled childhood friend Josh Palmer, who, like Sean Cole and Feliciano, lived in the King's Manor Trailer Park in Davie. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. "But he didn't. She asked the coaches not to tell Jon, but they thought he already knew. I think you saw that at the end of the game. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". Garcia, who won a Super Bowl with Denver, has played in 93 games (52 starts) for the Broncos and Cardinals. I wish I could express it better than that.. Alicia Feliciano and Rafael Feliciano Jr. did not respond to numerous phone calls and interview requests for this story. This past Sunday against the Giants, a designed quarterback sweep to the right requires Feliciano and Morse to pull as lead blockers on the play. The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. West, familiar with the stadium layout, knew where the Miami buses would be parked. 3. She wanted to move far away, so she left her family and home in New York with $300 in her pocket and a car worth $200 and headed to Florida. "It was really hard.". Houston won 22-19 in overtime. Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? Feliciano once again earned All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Feliciano has a football career, a college degree and a future. All rights reserved. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. At Feliciano's wedding, Cole was the best man and toasted the happy couple. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019. New York Giants fans are still reeling over the teams upset of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, but not everyone is reeling in the same direction. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills' 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. The Raiders won 30-24. He waited four years and finally got it. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) on offense during the second quarter of the NFL game against the Denver Broncos, Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020 in Denver. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. Cornerbacks Adoree' Jackson (knee) and Fabian Moreau (oblique) were also out with reports indicating that Jackson is going to miss a month or more. (Scott Boehm via AP), Oakland Raiders guard Jon Feliciano looks on from the sidelines in action against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game on Sunday, Jan. 1, 2017 in Denver. Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. ", Golden saw much more. I love doing it. Buy Bills Tickets. I think he did a great job. If your parents can't, you can be the one.'". (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Matt Durisko), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up during an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. 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