"It just taught me to be strong," Jon says. Then they sign K.O. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. Throughout these formative years, Feliciano dealt with periods of homelessness and hunger. It fuels me," said Feliciano. Things escalated, Feliciano recalled, as his mother called her own parents while her oldest son battered the door. Feliciano, a third-year player, wants his daughter and others to understand about the bond created when someone has another person's back whenever it's needed. (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. 5. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. "Rodney taught me how to be more of a student of the game with little tricks. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. He waited four years and finally got it. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, played the past three seasons in Buffalo under Brian Daboll. Then the phone rang. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. (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. A year later, Jon arrived at Miami, but he started doubting whether he belonged. You didn't have to tell him every single thing to do. Throughout his adolescence, Felicianos mothers battle with cancer, spotty employment, and his brothers health challenges caused a great deal of financial and emotional strain on the family. (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. She would always say, 'I don't want to be a bad mother,' and I'd tell her, 'Mom, you're not a bad mother. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. 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. His inspirational tale includes a supporting cast and support system to match or beat any sports movie. It looked like a Brian Daboll-coached team playing fast and physical.. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. The Texans defeated the Bills in overtime, 22-19. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. And for those who still don't know who Jon Feliciano is, Lee Smith is convinced they'll know soon enough. When fall camp opened, Feliciano competed for a starting job. In short, Feliciano is determined to win every snap, and is not shy about finishing someone on a play and then telling them about it. The Ravens won the game 30-17. 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. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP), Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers, Monday, Dec. 7, 2020 in Glendale, Ariz. Buffalo won 34-24. She went to treatments alone and would come home with a smile, tuck her kids into bed and then scream in pain through the night. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. He doesn't look like a football player, but then he gets on the field and he's dominant. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. [13], Feliciano entered the 2021 season as the Bills starting left guard. 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. As Steve Buscemi's character in the lm, Carl Showalter, declared, "You know, Jos Feliciano: you got no complaints.". He was born deaf and requiring a feeding tube and heart monitors. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. Upon his return to Florida after spending the offseason in California with the Felicianos, Cole crashed his vehicle into a Davie canal in a single-car accident in August. Can you talk about that transition? View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. He thought about the University of Miami, the only place he ever wanted to go to college. "OK," Feliciano said. Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. On days he felt too proud to ask for another favor, he went back to the condemned house, with no water or power. (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. "Jon, you have four more years. Those things kept me away from everything. See Full Boxscore. "When I got there, they gave me a helmet and pads," Feliciano said. Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) plays 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 offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Tennessee Titans in the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Zaleski), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) prepares for the snap during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. Springville resident and veteran Leanne Hull walked away with a new set of wheels + more. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. But due to COVID-19, the salary cap is set to drop. "I was too happy," said Jackson. Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. 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. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) defends against Dallas Cowboys defensive end Christian Covington (95) during an NFL football game in Arlington, Texas, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2019. The battles are intense and the language is colorful. "I've been through a lot," she told him. He reunites with head coach Brian Daboll (formerly Buffalo's offensive coordinator), general manager Joe Schoen (formerly Buffalo's assistant general manager), and offensive line coach Bobby Johnson, who held the same role with the Bills. "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. She moved to New York during his junior year of high school, while he stuck it out in Florida, hoping desperately to create a better future through football. Family loyalty was ingrained in him. Al Golden came in with a new offensive line coach. And the fact that he was so patient. The Raiders won 30-24. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in less than ideal circumstances. A: Not at all. I believe we are definitely pretty similar mentality-wise, especially on the field. (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. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. Powered by. Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: 1. . Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. Feliciano quickly came to realize he had a rare opportunity to learn the finer points of his craft first hand from three Pro Bowl linemen, and a fellow guard who probably would have a Pro Bowl on his resume were it not for his teammates who were named themselves. The coaches took one look at Jon and told him, "You're going to play football.". Feliciano has a football career, a college degree and a future. A daughter, Shawn Cole Feliciano, born in May to Jon and his wife Shannon, has added to Feliciano's family, which is of Puerto. He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. He told me that his 1-year-old nephew drowned yesterday. [2], Considered a three-star recruit and number 19 offensive guard by Scout.com, he was also considered a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and ranked as the 55th best offensive tackle in the nation. 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. "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. Feliciano is married to his wife, Shannon, with whom he shares two children. Big Cat (0-7) (@BarstoolBigCat) September 12, 2022, Hes awesome, hes energy, and he loves his players, Dorsey said. (AP Photo/D. @MongoFeliciano prayers goes out to you and your family! Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. Jon Feliciano (born February 10, 1992) is an American football center for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). All rights reserved. A post shared by Jon Plump CaramelFeliciano (@jonathanfeliciano), Fans across the league sent well wishes to Feliciano and his family. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. "Mom was banging on my door, trying to get me to open it, screaming, 'He hit me.' (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 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. 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). Feliciano said he draws his inspiration from his younger brother, Chris, who was born deaf. All rights reserved. Feliciano and West initially wanted to sneak down to the field when the game ended, but there were too many people to make it far. The Bills won, 17-3. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. Thankfully, Bobby and Daboll agreed and we got it to work out. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. Jon wanted to quit school to take care of her. He told me that his 1-year-old nephew drowned yesterday. You've got to know the defense. [3], In 2012, he started all 12 games at left guard. Even after years passed with little to no contact with his older brother, it's not easy for Feliciano retell the circumstances. "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. We're both excited. Instead, he grew up idolizing Ray Lewis and Sean Taylor and dreamed about playing tight end for the Canes. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) plays against the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/John Amis), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks a defender in an NFL game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. To read this story in Spanish, go here to ESPNDeportes.com. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 38-20. Police: Speed a primary cause in fatal UGA crash, U-M's Weiss on leave amid police investigation, Reports: UF QB commit Rashada wants release, Miami QB Garcia in portal, has 3 eligible seasons, TCU WR Johnston, RB Miller entering NFL draft, Potential top-5 pick Stroud leaving OSU for NFL, Star Trojans WR Addison declares for NFL draft, Colorado QB Shrout leaves Deion, heads to portal, The final 2022 college football Power Rankings, College football's Way-Too-Early Top 25 for 2023, What Garrett Riley's big move means for Clemson, Dabo and TCU. 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. 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. Preparing for the physicality is a straightforward process; finding a way to manage the mental hardship takes a little more nuance. . That junkyard dog had fought damn near everybody in practice. Feliciano was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . So he bounced around here and there, staying with his best friend or his girlfriend. Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? "Promise me you'll go to school and become somebody," she told him. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. The Titans defeated the Bills 34-31. "He never let on how bad it may have been," West said. (Greg Trott via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) signals touchdown against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. "It was really late at night, and he possibly fell asleep at the wheel," Palmer explained. Encouraged by his best friend Sean Cole and accompanied by his coach Rashad West, Feliciano attended the 2008 University of Miami spring scrimmage with his highlight tape in hand. He was violent.". (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. 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. Football became his way out after earning a scholarship at the University of Miami. GettyDavis Webb #12 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. He just needed a place to fall asleep. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. That's what I try to emulate. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. "I've always liked the name Shawn for a girl," Shannon said. Morse picks up the oncoming linebacker and Feliciano obliterates the safety driving him into the ground with his full body weight as Allen scoots untouched into the end zone. 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