The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. KK: . 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. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. ", "Are you sure?" Jon Feliciano: My parents both have a lot of tattoos. Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. He finished that season with the overall grade of 84%. "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. Do you know how good a player you're going to be?" (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. Jon Feliciano was born on 10 February, 1992 in Davie, Florida, United States, is an American football guard. "I could have stepped in and said, 'No.' And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' Both returned home intoxicated. "I always watched their one-on-ones," said Feliciano of his Oakland teammates. Family isn't just people related by blood. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. 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. "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. The battles are intense and the language is colorful. 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. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. "I didn't know how to put on the pads.". The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. Neighbors called the police, who came and took Feliciano's brother to jail. "He would beat me up," Feliciano said. [3], Feliciano was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, 128th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. Even if he had the money, he had no way to get there. (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. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. The borough is the state's eighth-smallest municipality. 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.. What do the two of you bring? Football will get me there. The offensive lineman used football growing up as an escape and to escape. Jon was too proud to tell his coaches what was happening at home; his mother was too proud to ask anybody for help. [4], In his final season with the Hurricanes, Feliciano started 12 games, splitting time between left guard, left tackle, and right tackle. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. They were struggling up front, the offensive line was, and our 2019 free agent o-line group, we understood going in that this team had potential if we had the quarterback upright. Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? 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. "I had three years of sitting and learning and at that point I was able to get healthier and not take as many blows to my body, so I should be able to have a longer career. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24. Jeffrey T. Barnes/2021.Associated Press. His younger brother Chris is deaf -- and Jon's inspiration. [3], In May 2014, Feliciano graduated from the University of Miami with a bachelors degree in Human Resources Management. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. The Packers won 20-12. A: Not at all. Then they sign K.O. 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. "I have my wife, Sean -- although he's gone now -- Josh and my dad, and they've helped me," Feliciano said. A post shared by Jon Plump CaramelFeliciano (@jonathanfeliciano), Fans across the league sent well wishes to Feliciano and his family. He began to excel on the field and on the basketball court -- his first love -- but at home his mother was struggling to pay the bills. pic.twitter.com/W4e0qJFpNy, Dan Fetes (@danfetes) September 11, 2022. "But he didn't. "He always watched and paid attention. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. All rights reserved. . Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Buy Bills Tickets. When Jon asked what was wrong, she claimed she was watching a scary movie. "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. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". He doesn't look like a football player, but then he gets on the field and he's dominant. I look around, like, 'Wow, I'm about to play on this field. "He's tough, he's durable, and he's versatile, and that's a great combination to have," Golden said. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. "It's just years of trying to get under people's skin. Her marriage deteriorated, and she got divorced when her three sons were still young. 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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. (Rick Scuteri via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) following an NFL preseason football game against the Detroit Lions in Detroit, Friday, Aug. 23, 2019. So he had to start in his place and that week we had the Packers, and they had Mike Daniels at defensive tackle. (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. 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. He spent his first four seasons with the Oakland Raiders. See Full Boxscore. Feliciano looked at him and thought, "Do you see what I see? It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. 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. "Jon, we want to offer you a scholarship to the University of Miami," he said. 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. View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. Tight end Daniel Bellinger (eye) and wide receiver . The Giants.com crew breaks down the first wave of free agency. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. : @NFLonFOX & Giants App pic.twitter.com/pWExffHNTd, New York Giants (@Giants) September 11, 2022. Pride kept him from giving West or his basketball coach, Steve Todd, any indication that something was wrong at home. A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. Brett Carlsen/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. The plan was to redshirt, so he played on the scout team every day, facing stronger guys like Sean Spence, Colin McCarthy and Marcus Forston -- all in the NFL now. Jon always loved football, but he could not afford to play in the local Optimist league. A: Not much, but it's kind of probably the same situation as when I went to Buffalo the first time. I wanted to work out so that I could fight back. 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). (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. So he bounced around here and there, staying with his best friend or his girlfriend. G. Newman Lowrance/2021 G. Newman Lowrance. "I was too happy," said Jackson. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. It could be made into a movie.". His mother was outraged. It's not your fault.' In the early 2000s, Jon and his family moved to Davie, Florida where he eventually enrolled at Western High School, playing basketball and football. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. What do you know about that, and what have you been told about what the offensive line is going to look like here moving forward? 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. (Ric Tapia 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. The loss of a child is heartbreaking to hear, and for the family who loses that child, its unbearable. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. Feliciano tested positive fro COVID-19 last week and was briefly hospitalized, but he'll now be able to return. On March 9, 2022, he was waived by the Bills. When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. "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 was headed home and he went into the guard rail.". The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. All rights reserved. Frustration and anger had served as fuel many times over for Feliciano. 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). The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. Al Golden came in with a new offensive line coach. (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. "Gabe has one hell of a punch and his footwork and the way his body position is when he throws his punch. "I was like, 'Thanks, Mom. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. "I've been through a lot," she told him. For 2017, the Raiders have the attitude of a team on the cusp of greater things. 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. And the fact that he was so patient. (Cooper Neill via AP), Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up on the line of scrimmage during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. ", "Mom," he said. All rights reserved. Her youngest son, Christopher, had even more health problems. Our thoughts go out to Feliciano and his family during this tragic time. (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. 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. The Bills defeated the Broncos 48-19. All rights reserved, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. And for those who still don't know who Jon Feliciano is, Lee Smith is convinced they'll know soon enough. "I looked at my mom and said, 'Yes.'". You won it for your nephew today. Sometimes he might have a question and ask me why I did this or that. "She told me, 'I've had breast cancer the last few months, but I'm OK,'" Jon said. 2022 New York Giants. Feliciano played all 60 snaps for the Giants on Sunday, and while it may have taken him a minute to collect himself, he pulled it together and put on a clutch performance. Broward County Court records indicate Feliciano's brother entered a plea of "not guilty" at his arraignment. Technically, he had a home, but it was condemned. West, familiar with the stadium layout, knew where the Miami buses would be parked. People are going to know who Jon Feliciano is. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. 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 was crying.". She spent hours pulling on his legs, willing them to work, massaging his feet until her hands hurt. 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. When Robinson came out, Feliciano gave him the tape. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Charles Krupa/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. Ron Schwane/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". 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Police records confirm Rafael Feliciano's arrest for battery on the evening of Oct. 28, 2007. "It was challenging looking back at it, but I really just try to think about the positives. He wants others to know they're not alone. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. As Josh Allen drops back to pass, Jon Feliciano is on a seek and destroy mission. All rights reserved. "It was really late at night, and he possibly fell asleep at the wheel," Palmer explained. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. [9], On March 13, 2019, Feliciano signed a two-year $8 million contract with the Buffalo Bills.[10]. Football players on television, whether professionally or in college, projected a strength, a toughness -- a charisma. All rights reserved. If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. 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. She wanted to provide for her children, but she no longer could when Jon was a junior and their house was condemned. "I've never been vocal about [it]," he said, explaining that, given his culture and upbringing, he felt an obligation to keep silent. Michael Ainsworth/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. "He got thrown in the fire his rookie year because one of our guards got hurt, J'Marcus Webb. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. 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 Titans defeated the Bills 34-31. While Webb missed out on becoming Davis official backup, that role went to another former Bills player, Tyrod Taylor. Getty The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. "I said, 'Absolutely, of course.'". As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. One of Jos's most memorable moments was on December 1, 1987 when he joined other entertainment legends in having his star permanently implanted on the world-renowned "Hollywood Walk of Fame.". I knew I was always going to get some. 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. (AP Photo/D. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. "I would just focus on school and playing football and playing basketball. "I did a good job of staying away from the bad stuff in my life, realizing that it wasn't the norm. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in . you learn quick that there are some people who do things that you just can't do.