[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. His father, who has maintains a presence in Jon's life, flew down from New York for the ceremony, attending with his brothers, grandparents and, of course, Alicia, grateful to be alive to see Jon walk across the stage. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. So, from those first four years, I got to learn center and I really fell in love with it. Though Feliciano remembers other incidents when his brother was physically aggressive, none escalated to the point of police involvement. Feliciano also hopes his story, in its entirety, may help a child in a situation like the one he once found himself. Feliciano once again earned All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. "My first year we were coming around the corner and last season we took our first steps to being relevant," Feliciano said. ", How Bills HC Sean McDermott shifted leadership opportunities to his players after he set the culture at One Bills Drive, The Bills are 20-5 in their last 25 regular season games in Buffalo and 3-0 in home playoff games during that stretch. He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. Q: I know you played mostly guard, certainly some center, and the Giants say you're coming here to play center. You're going to be playing next to him, it sounds like. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. Sometimes the water and electricity would be turned off. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. 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. "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. Feliciano was born in East Meadow, New York. 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. Me and Gabe have more similar body types even though he's bigger and stronger than me. 5. Stoutland asked. Feliciano said he will never forget one night in particular. "It definitely gives me more focus.". His mom, Alicia, is a two-time cancer survivor. ', Brian Daboll: Leader of men. "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. Then the phone rang. (Al Tielemans via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL preseason football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Friday, Aug. 12, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap during an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018 in Oakland, Calif. (Greg Trott via AP), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano before the start of an NFL preseason football game against the Tennessee Titans Saturday, Aug. 27, 2016, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot), Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) and offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) warm up before an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016. Feliciano also credited veteran offensive line coaches Mike Tice and Tom Cable in Oakland for helping him develop his personal game. Feliciano described. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. He watched and learned from seeing other people fail or succeed. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. Is that a good place for you at this point in your career? What endeared him to the veteran linemen in front of him on the Oakland depth chart was the way he absorbed and applied what he learned. 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. Brett Carlsen/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. Get to know Jon Feliciano as he answers 10 questions about himself including the story behind his daughter's name and the reason for his Pokemon tattoos. 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. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. So he bounced around here and there, staying with his best friend or his girlfriend. 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. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. "Sooner or later in this league the lineman in front of you is going to get hurt," said Smith. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. 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. But after a few months, Alicia finally broke down. Nick Wojton. 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. "He was headed home and he went into the guard rail.". 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. Tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and wide receiver . 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. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. I was not fond of them paying him 'X' amount of money. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. He got the heartbreaking news when the team flight landed in Tennessee yesterday. See Full Boxscore. Other people were impressed he was still able to play. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. I can promise you his career is going to be long lasting. "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. He had no home. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. 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. All rights reserved. "The whole organization is really excited for this year.". (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. Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack), Oakland Raiders center Jon Feliciano (76) prepares to snap the football during a preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, August 18, 2018, in Los Angeles. Giants reportedly agree to terms with OL Jon Feliciano Mar 15, 2022 at 09:10 AM Giants.com According to reports, the Giants have agreed to a deal with veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano, pending a physical. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. After former Bills executive Joe Schoen became the Giants general manager, and Daboll was named head coach, Buffalos former offensive line coach Bobby Johnson followed them to New York, as did several players, including Feliciano and quarterback Davis Webb. All rights reserved. "OK," Feliciano said. (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. (Peter Read Miller via AP), Buffalo Bills guard John Feliciano (76) lines up in a three-point stance during an NFL game against the Denver Broncos on Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, in Denver. Shannon and his father, Rafael Sr., who has maintained a relationship with Feliciano through the years even from a distance, provide support. West, familiar with the stadium layout, knew where the Miami buses would be parked. Now Feliciano is left with memories, a tattoo depicting he and Cole together and a living symbol of their friendship in his daughter, Shawn Cole Feliciano. The Titans won 34-31. 4. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. Feliciano took that same approach when it came to battling for a starting job with the Raiders, but his hopes to land the starting right guard position with Webb an impending free agent were soon dashed when Oakland signed free agent Kelechi Osemele to a record-setting contract. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. 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. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. But Feliciano looks back now with regret at another aspect of the incident. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. The Raiders' offensive line, featuring three players invited to last year's Pro Bowl (Kelechi Osemele, Rodney Hudson and Donald Penn), works effectively partly because of the flexibility of the multitalented Feliciano. 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. Everything will be all right.". If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. 3. 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. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. She asked the coaches not to tell Jon, but they thought he already knew. She wanted him to move back to New York with her and Christopher. 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? 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Jeffrey T. Barnes/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. ", "Since he was 6 years old, all he ever said was, 'I want to go to that team, Mom!'" Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. All rights reserved. Contract base value is $14.4 million with $4.4 million guaranteed at signing. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. 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. So I always had respect for him because I liked him, but after that day I was like, okay I like this guy.". [11] Feliciano also earned his first Pro Bowl ballot mention. 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. (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. Jon freely admits he gets his pride from his mother. "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. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. Kevin Sabitus/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. depending on what position I felt like I was going to play that week with injuries or what not. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. (Aaron M. 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