Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. All Rights Reserved. Former Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano played through a devastating family loss during his debut with the New York Giants. The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. (AP Photo/Rick Osentoski), Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) waves during an NFL game against the New England Patriots, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. Feliciano worked harder than he ever had that summer and used Christopher as inspiration. So he bounced around here and there, staying with his best friend or his girlfriend. 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. "Without those guys, I wouldn't have made it," Feliciano said, referring to Cole and Palmer's positive influences in difficult surroundings. All rights reserved. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. 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. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). As Steve Buscemi's character in the lm, Carl Showalter, declared, "You know, Jos Feliciano: you got no complaints.". He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. 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. His wanting to play football wasn't merely to earn popularity. "I have this little girl that I have to take care of," Feliciano said. Woodlynne is a borough in Camden County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey.As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 2,902, a decrease of 76 (2.6%) from the 2010 census count of 2,978, which in turn reflected an increase of 182 (+6.5%) from the 2,796 counted in the 2000 census. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, September 15, 2019 Metlife Stadium. All rights reserved, Peter Read Miller/Peter Read Miller, 2020, Adrian Kraus/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. (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. With K.O. Instead, he grew up idolizing Ray Lewis and Sean Taylor and dreamed about playing tight end for the Canes. Both returned home intoxicated. I love doing it. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. "Ive been struggling since," Feliciano said. Buy Bills Tickets. That's what I try to emulate. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. You won it for your nephew today. For two years, he wore the braces. It was Miami offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. He is no longer maintaining a cultural tradition of suppression. 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. I'm not one of those kinds of guys who cracks under the pressure. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Feliciano had no idea what to expect. (AP Photo/D. I can promise you his career is going to be long lasting. 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. [3] Feliciano was also named to First-team All-Broward by Sun Sentinel. Neighbors called the police, who came and took Feliciano's brother to jail. That's the other reason I liked him so much. Now the starting right guard for Buffalo, Feliciano is grateful for the football education he received while toiling as an understudy in Oakland. When she left, Jon spent as much time at school as possible, arriving first thing in the morning and staying until the last person left. All rights reserved, Mark Zaleski/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) talks with quarterback Derek Carr (4) before an NFL preseason football game against the Seattle Seahawks in Oakland, Calif., Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. Jon freely admits he gets his pride from his mother. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. In May, Feliciano became the first person in his family to graduate from college. [15], Feliciano was released by the Bills on March 9, 2022. 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. The Bills defeated the Seahawks 44-34. His mom, Alicia, is a two-time cancer survivor. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. 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. "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. 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. I knew I was always going to get some. Feliciano played a big part in that with some big blocks that created holes for Saquon Barkley. The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. I wish I could express it better than that.. [3] Despite having received offers from the University of Akron, Florida International University and San Diego State University, to name a few, Felicianos heart was set on being a Hurricane. Taking to his social media account via Twitter, Feliciano sent a goodbye message out: It's been great Buff Jonathan Feliciano (@MongoFeliciano) March 9, 2022 Moments later, a report from the Buffalo News stated that the Bills released the 30-year-old.. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. Powered by. 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. Feliciano and his mother, in town from New York at the time, went down to Coral Gables. See Full Boxscore. 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. Jon Feliciano (born February 10, 1992) is an American football center for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). 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). 5. All rights reserved. In 2008, his mother returned to New York while Feliciano willingly remained in Davie to complete his high school career. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. Preparing for the physicality is a straightforward process; finding a way to manage the mental hardship takes a little more nuance. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Nov. 18, 2018, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri), Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) wears pink in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month before an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Jacksonville, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 23, 2016. That junkyard dog had fought damn near everybody in practice. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. All rights reserved. Would love your thoughts, please comment. Feliciano said he will never forget one night in particular. 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. Family loyalty was ingrained in him. 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. Whether as a backup or a starter, Feliciano has proven himself to be a reliable member of the Raiders' offensive line, earning praise from line coach Mike Tice. My friends helped me to get to that point.". Police were waiting to see him. All rights reserved. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. "Promise me you'll go to school and become somebody," she told him. 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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? Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? "After a few plays Mike Daniels comes over to me and says, 'Hey, you all better talk to this rookie! [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency. (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. On days he felt too proud to ask for another favor, he went back to the condemned house, with no water or power. When she worked nights, Jon would take care of his little brother, cooking him dinner or helping with homework. How safe is your neighborhood? Perry Knotts/ 2021 Perry Knotts Photography. (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. Ross Cameron), Oakland Raiders offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) jogs off the field during a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2017, in Arlington, Texas. Kevin Sabitus/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. He had no reason to be down, not when he was playing the game his brother never could. Family isn't just people related by blood. Then they sign K.O. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. 2023 The Buffalo Bills. In 2015, he was drafted by Raiders. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 38-20. "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. "Rodney taught me how to be more of a student of the game with little tricks. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. (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. It fuels me," said Feliciano. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Turns out everything is more than all right. (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 play says it fine by itself. A: Not at all. I tried to stay strong for my family.". I wanted to work out so that I could fight back. Q: What do you know about this organization and their desire to sort of rebuild the offensive line? I got to know him there. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. Scratch that. She just didn't want me to worry about her.". Matt Durisko/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Contract base value is $14.4 million with $4.4 million guaranteed at signing. He's a guy where if a bar fight breaks out you want him with you.". "When we have a lot of jawing up front that makes me play better. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. 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. She asked the coaches not to tell Jon, but they thought he already knew. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. 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. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. All rights reserved. You've got to know the defense. Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? I got to pick his brain and learn from him, and (Former Raiders Offensive Line Coach) Mike Tice, and (Former Raiders Assistant Offensive Line Coach) Tim Holt, I took those four years of being a rotational guy, a back-up guy, to learn a position that I didn't play in college. 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. When Jon was in eighth grade, Alicia developed breast cancer. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. For starting center Jon Feliciano, the struggle was a little . Then Randy Shannon and his staff were fired. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. His father drove a bus in New York. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. The coaches took one look at Jon and told him, "You're going to play football.". He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. Sometimes he might have a question and ask me why I did this or that. The Ravens won the game 30-17. Latest on New York Giants guard Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Feliciano said he draws his inspiration from his younger brother, Chris, who was born deaf. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. No heat, no running water, no electricity. It's every fat man's dream (laughs). "I'm committing to Miami. Then the phone rang. In the late 1980s, Feliciano began a family with Susan Omillion, whom he had met in 1971 and married in 1982; he had previously been married, in the 1960s, to Hilda Perez, the manager of one of the caf s where he had performed early in his career. 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. All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Hard work paid off when Feliciano accepted a full scholarship to the University of Miami, finally ensuring he'd the security of a place to stay. All rights reserved. "Mom was banging on my door, trying to get me to open it, screaming, 'He hit me.' "When I got around those guys it was hard to have a bad day," he said. 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. 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. Top 7 storylines for Bills vs. Bengals | Week 3, What theyre saying: National analysts break down Buffalos 2-0 start, Quick Hits: Tight end Tyler Kroft cleared for full practice participation. Yes, helpless. He had no home. "I was between [them], trying to break it up. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. So he had to start in his place and that week we had the Packers, and they had Mike Daniels at defensive tackle. According to Feliciano, his mother had coached him on what to say if he was questioned. He then finishes the play with a stiff-arm punch to Adams chest as Allen delivers the pass. Ed Zurga/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Former Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano did not make any type of comment saying he was happy the team lost to the Kansas City Chiefs in dramatic fashion during the postseason. John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Famously known by the Family name Jon Feliciano, is a great football player.He was born on February 10, 1992, in East Meadow, New York.East Meadow is a beautiful and populous city located in East Meadow, New York United States.. Jon Feliciano Early Life Story, Family Background and Education. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. Her youngest son, Christopher, had even more health problems. [2], Feliciano sat out his true Freshman season, participating on the practice squad. "I heard them yelling, screaming, arguing with each other," Feliciano said, remembering how he'd locked himself in his room. In cutting ties with Feliciano, the Bills will save $3.4 million in salary cap space next season. ", "Are you sure?" All the years of hiding the truth took a toll on Feliciano's relationship with his mother. "I've been through a lot," she told him. (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. Parents: Not Available: Wife: Not Available: Sibling: Not Available: Children: Not Available : Jon Feliciano Net Worth. 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. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. "They were veterans and understood where my frustrations were.". ", 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. Alicia moved back to Florida with her parents, who bought a house for them to live in. (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. I take a lot of pride in knowing that stuff. Is that a good place for you at this point in your career? Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. 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. After a sleepless night spent trying to comfort his distraught mother, Feliciano took comfort in his younger brother Chris' absence (he was in New York, with their father) for the entire ordeal. And he did it.". depending on what position I felt like I was going to play that week with injuries or what not. (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. The Raiders went 12-3 in 2016, their best record in 14 years, but an injury to quarterback Derek Carr in the final game of the regular season contributed to a quick exit from the playoffs. He was named to the Pro Football Writers of America All-NFC Team and ESPN All-Rookie Team in 2018. Even went out in motion and ran a couple of routes. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Police records confirm Rafael Feliciano's arrest for battery on the evening of Oct. 28, 2007. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' The Titans won 34-31. 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. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." "Gabe has one hell of a punch and his footwork and the way his body position is when he throws his punch. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. 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. For Feliciano, his helmet and uniform may have changed, but his willingness to mix it up with opponents to make sure they know they're in for a long day remains a quintessential part of the lineman's game. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. "I looked at my mom and said, 'Yes.'". 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. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. ", "Mom," he said. "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. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. His other brother is Rafael Feliciano, and his younger brother is Chris Feliciano. He was violent.". Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? 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. In a normal year, bringing Jon Feliciano back into the fold with the Bills offensive line would seem like an easy decision. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. They left, not knowing what to expect as they drove to a friend's house. Dropping into his set, the opposing defensive tackle loops outside, leaving Feliciano with the option to go find work. 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