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. [12] He had nine starts. "It was really hard.". According to Jon, Feliciano's mother, Alicia, took his brother out to celebrate with friends. A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. Feliciano can earn an additional $1.5 million in vesting guarantees with 5th day the 2022 and 2023 league years. It fuels me," said Feliciano. In 2015, he was drafted by Raiders. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. She never had a steady job but made ends meet, always making sure her children were clean and fed. Giants center Jon Feliciano was playing with a heavy heart today. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. 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. He is proud of his uncle!, while another person wrote, That is awful. (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. 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. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. I knew I was always going to get some. All rights reserved. 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. 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. Feliciano once again earned All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. [7], On December 22, 2017, Feliciano was placed on injured reserve. And the fact that he was so patient. 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. Even after years passed with little to no contact with his older brother, it's not easy for Feliciano retell the circumstances. Young Feliciano wanted to be stronger, so he wouldn't feel helpless. Before his freshman year, Feliciano attended an open tryout for the Western High School football team, though he needed a friend to help him with some basics. "I wanted to be the guy to bring my family together and not tell the dark secrets of my family.". (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. All rights reserved. The Titans won 34-31. I wish I could express it better than that.. "I was between [them], trying to break it up. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. "He'll miss a game or a rep and what do you do with those opportunities? Teammates, coaches and childhood friends paint the picture of Hamlin's inspiring character. Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. "They helped me to see the light at the end of the tunnel," he said. 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. 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 starters are excellent players, but it is Feliciano who has played at center, guard and tackle when needed. Getty He has come too far to lose sight of where he started. "Jon, we want to offer you a scholarship to the University of Miami," he said. Can you talk about that transition? When we start talking and start getting into it, that's where I like things to go. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Players reflect on the emotions they've experienced over the past 72 hours. "I'll watch your highlight tape, and we'll see how it goes.". She took Jon to lunch and delivered the news. I know he's a hell of a player and I know he's a nasty little guy. 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. On November 6, 2021, a calf injury caused him to be put on injured reserve. [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. [8], In 2018, Feliciano played in 13 games, starting four at left guard in place of an injured Kelechi Osemele. (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. Matt Durisko/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. With K.O. Feliciano is married to his wife, Shannon, with whom he shares two children. Barkley gave Daboll major credit while speaking to reporters after the game, I saw him put up the two-sign, and we kind of made eye contact, and he gave me that look, and I knew what the play was gonna be. His four postseason starts were at right guard. "I'm committing to Miami. 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. 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? Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. 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. I'm a bit taller, but I try to emulate Gabe's style. "But he didn't. The right guard drive-steps to his left and knocks Jets defensive tackle Leonard Williams, who is engaged with Mitch Morse, off his feet. She told him her hairdresser was at fault. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 26-11. "I looked at my mom and said, 'Yes.'". 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. The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver. 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. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. All rights reserved. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019. But Feliciano looks back now with regret at another aspect of the incident. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. 5. He played college football at Miami.[1][2]. depending on what position I felt like I was going to play that week with injuries or what not. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. Now he's playing professionally as an adaptable lineman for the Oakland Raiders. Watching his daughter grow is motivating for Feliciano. 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. The Bills won, 17-3. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. Along with Palmer, they formed a buddy trio, playing outdoors on the hardcourt and inside with their video games. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP). Former Bills Veteran Struggling Through Heartbreaking Family Death, Please review our privacy policy here: https://heavy.com/privacy-policy/, Copyright 2023 Heavy, Inc. All rights reserved. His brother turned 18 only a few months after Feliciano first struggled to pull on football pads. Yes, helpless. All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. [3], Feliciano was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the fourth round, 128th overall, in the 2015 NFL Draft. Latest on New York Giants guard Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Shortly after Feliciano delivered his highlight tape to Robinson, Miami called and invited him on an unofficial visit. I think when my new teammates saw that for the first time they didn't understand what was going on.". "I've always liked the name Shawn for a girl," Shannon said. (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. And he did it.". He was placed on injured reserve on December 11, 2018 with a calf injury. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. I think he did a great job. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. It could be made into a movie.". Hes awesome. I can promise you his career is going to be long lasting. The Packers won 20-12. 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. "You could see early on that he was a very humble kid from a humble background, lunch-pail ethic, and [he was] grateful for the opportunity to be here.". "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. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". 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. Feliciano has a football career, a college degree and a future. "All of them. In December, Cole, only 22, died after being taken off life support. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. For starting center Jon Feliciano, the struggle was a little . When she worked nights, Jon would take care of his little brother, cooking him dinner or helping with homework. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. Jon Feliciano gives positive Bills update on free agency status. (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. He's the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. Feliciano earned his second Pro Bowl ballot mention and was the Bills' 2020 Ed Block Courage Award recipient. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. There were other teams that were talking, and I believe in myself, and I believe that the center position is where I'll be best. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. It literally paid off for him. 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. I would have liked to know that a few months ago. Jon Feliciano signed a three year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 22, 2021. I got to know him there. 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. You're going to be playing next to him, it sounds like. 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