He finished that season with the overall grade of 84%. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano waves to Bills fans during pre-game warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. [14] He was activated on December 11. (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. Feliciano was born on Long Island in 1992, the middle child of three brothers, and his parents, of Puerto Rican and Sicilian descent, divorced when he was 10. 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. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: 1. Latest on C Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com (Al Tielemans via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive tackle Cody Ford (70) and offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) line up for a play against the New England Patriots in the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, New York. His wanting to play football wasn't merely to earn popularity. Scratch that. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano celebrates following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. All rights reserved. After the first spring, he went in for his exit interview with Golden. A: Not much, but it's kind of probably the same situation as when I went to Buffalo the first time. "Jon, you have four more years. All rights reserved. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. Feliciano said he draws his inspiration from his younger brother, Chris, who was born deaf. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills' 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. He worked his aoff. When Robinson came out, Feliciano gave him the tape. (Kevin Terrell via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. The Bills defeated the Seahawks 44-34. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. (AP Photo/D. 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? For 2017, the Raiders have the attitude of a team on the cusp of greater things. Al Golden came in with a new offensive line coach. Rick Osentoski/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. 5. "It was really hard.". G. Newman Lowrance/2021 G. Newman Lowrance. "The cop asked me, 'Do you feel safe with your brother in the house?'" Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center? The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. For starting center Jon Feliciano, the struggle was a little . (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. All Rights Reserved. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. 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. He was violent.". His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. So he and his high school football coach, Rashad West, arrived at Lockhart Stadium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the 2008 Miami spring game with a plan. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. The Rams defeated the Raiders 19-15. (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. He drove Feliciano to the back of the stadium, where they waited for the team to emerge. He once again helped anchor an offensive line that paved way for Hurricanes offense that averaged 425.8 yards of total offense and 33.8 points per game. I think he did a great job. Jeffrey T. Barnes/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Preparing for the physicality is a straightforward process; finding a way to manage the mental hardship takes a little more nuance. Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. Shortly after Feliciano delivered his highlight tape to Robinson, Miami called and invited him on an unofficial visit. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. Feliciano appreciates how Hudson, Jackson and Smith helped him see his NFL future. "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. Big Cat (0-7) (@BarstoolBigCat) September 12, 2022, Hes awesome, hes energy, and he loves his players, Dorsey said. He just needed a place to fall asleep. He has his family. she recalled. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. "He was a smart guy," said Jackson. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". I was crying.". "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. We always say it's a great story. 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. Feliciano told the media on Wednesday that he learned center from playing with three-time Pro Bowler Rodney Hudson with the Raiders and fell in love with the position. His older brother was not always around, so it was up to Jon to be the man of the house. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, played the past three seasons in Buffalo under Brian Daboll. He played basketball, not football -- except for video games of the sport. "He always watched and paid attention. Jon Feliciano getting out to the second level and sealing that LB off was awesome Barkleys burst is BACK #NYG, Cash in on NFL Wild Card Weekend: Bet $5, Get $150 in Free Bets, Alex Wilson (@AlexWilsonESM) September 12, 2022, Hard to comprehend how a person can perform under those circumstances, one person tweeted, while one man wrote, Oh my god props to him for playing man thats rough as hell wishing him the best.. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in. Family doesn't stop there. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. He doesn't know who he's messing with! Jon thought it would be best if he stayed in Florida and kept playing football, hoping to get a scholarship. All rights reserved. The Raiders won 30-24. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". Feliciano delivers a punishing block on Giants' defensive back Deandre Baker on Josh Allen's six-yard touchdown run. Rodney (Hudson), Gabe (Jackson) and K.O. On Sunday afternoon, the New York Giants battled back from a 13-point halftime deficit to defeat the Tennessee Titans 21-20 in Week 1. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano, right, faces off against New England Patriots defensive lineman Nick Thurman at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. Family isn't just people related by blood. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. (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. In April 2008, prosecutors declined to pursue the case. All rights reserved, Duane Burleson/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Cole met Feliciano when he shared his Nintendo Gameboy with Feliciano. She told the doctors they would be wrong. @MongoFeliciano prayers goes out to you and your family! Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. Originally a fourth-round pick out of the University of Florida by Denver in 2015, Garcia has made 39 regular-season starts at left guard, nine at right guard, and four at center. The coaches took one look at Jon and told him, "You're going to play football.". At first, I hated him. That's just who he is. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. (AP Photo/Ben Margot), Oakland Raiders center Jon Feliciano (76) watches pregame warmups before a Week 7 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, October 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. "I wanted to be the guy to bring my family together and not tell the dark secrets of my family.". He is from a tight-knit, big Italian family; his paternal grandparents were both Italian immigrants from Sicily, while his maternal grandparents were Puerto Rican. Nick Wojton. "I did a good job of staying away from the bad stuff in my life, realizing that it wasn't the norm. As Steve Buscemi's character in the lm, Carl Showalter, declared, "You know, Jos Feliciano: you got no complaints.". "My first impression was who is this big guy with tattoos of cartoon characters who is trying to fight everyone with his attitude," Jackson told Buffalobills.com. [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. So I always had respect for him because I liked him, but after that day I was like, okay I like this guy.". Jon Feliciano, the starting left guard for the Buffalo Bills, works his ass off in the gym all year round to ensure his body can handle the slog of a 17-game season. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. All rights reserved, Peter Read Miller/Peter Read Miller, 2020, Adrian Kraus/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Brett Carlsen/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Alicia reluctantly agreed. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. Ellis, 6-2 and 350 pounds, has played in 100 regular-season games with 50 starts for the Raiders (2014-18) and Ravens (2019-21). "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. I can promise you his career is going to be long lasting. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) walks off of the field against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL game, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville. I got to know him there. (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. According to the Bills' media guide, Feliciano endured a long journey to the NFL, starting from growing up in a condemned mobile home that at times had no heat, running water, or electricity. The Texans beat the Bills 22-19. (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. Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. "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. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Now that you're gone I will keep your legacy alive I love you buddy #bornsinner pic.twitter.com/DA5mYsOUX1, - Jonathan Feliciano (@MongoFeliciano) April 11, 2017. (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. He then finishes the play with a stiff-arm punch to Adams chest as Allen delivers the pass. Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. (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. Was definitely I wanted to be a hard transition to be the man of the tunnel, Feliciano! The second half of the stadium, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Bills then the. 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