Justin Edmonds/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. He waited four years and finally got it. The first one I got on the day I signed my letter of intent to play for Miami. The team has stumbled to a 2-3 start this season, but Feliciano has contributed in every game. He finished that season with the overall grade of 84%. All rights reserved. That junkyard dog had fought damn near everybody in practice. Come OTA practices however, Feliciano's 'fight back' nature melted away. That's what I try to emulate. Cole met Feliciano when he shared his Nintendo Gameboy with Feliciano. In 2019, Feliciano started all 16 games at right guard for the Bills. His inspirational tale includes a supporting cast and support system to match or beat any sports movie. 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. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. All Rights Reserved. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. Garcia, who won a Super Bowl with Denver, has played in 93 games (52 starts) for the Broncos and Cardinals. Check out Bay Area safety tracker, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. 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. "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. (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. The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. 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. "He eventually broke the door in on me and started trying to hit her again," Feliciano said. National analysts and Bills players give their take on the state of the AFC East. He's a guy where if a bar fight breaks out you want him with you.". And he did it.". May 20, 2022 11:27 am ET. "Anytime you see someone do something the right way and they work hard for it and they earn it just knowing him as a person and how good a person he is that could not have happened to anyone better. As Josh Allen drops back to pass, Jon Feliciano is on a seek and destroy mission. Now the starting right guard for Buffalo, Feliciano is grateful for the football education he received while toiling as an understudy in Oakland. Instead, he grew up idolizing Ray Lewis and Sean Taylor and dreamed about playing tight end for the Canes. I could have helped you.' Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Feliciano also hopes his story, in its entirety, may help a child in a situation like the one he once found himself. (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. "Mom was banging on my door, trying to get me to open it, screaming, 'He hit me.' They would sometimes sleep at a cousin's house or in their car. All rights reserved. pic.twitter.com/T0yx096Bbf. What do the two of you bring? Catching the eye of coach Tommie Robinson, he was given a scholarship to play for the University of Miami. Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. 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. She kept her diagnosis a secret because she did not want her sons to worry. At Feliciano's wedding, Cole was the best man and toasted the happy couple. Players share the emotions of playing for Hamlin on Sunday. All rights reserved. He steered clear of the common pitfalls that often gobble up kids growing up in . (Kevin Terrell via AP), Oakland Raiders guard Jon Feliciano (76) looks on during a week 12 NFL football game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. Oakland won 21-14. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. "I'm going to commit right now. 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. [12] He had nine starts. All rights reserved. Feliciano delivers a punishing block on Giants' defensive back Deandre Baker on Josh Allen's six-yard touchdown run. Latest on C Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com He was violent.". (AP Photo/D. Latest on New York Giants guard Jon Feliciano including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. Feliciano anchored an offensive line that paved way for the third-best passing offense (295.4) and fifth-best total offense (440.2) in the ACC. 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. He just needed a place to fall asleep. 5. Please check your email for a confirmation. "He's that dog you just leave out and no matter what comes along that dog is either going to run it off or kill himself trying. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. You didn't have to tell him every single thing to do. Our thoughts go out to Feliciano and his family during this tragic time. He then finishes the play with a stiff-arm punch to Adams chest as Allen delivers the pass. A daughter, Shawn Cole Feliciano, born in May to Jon and his wife Shannon, has added to Feliciano's family, which is of Puerto Rican and Sicilian ancestry. "He has great work ethic not only on the field, but in the classroom as well. 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. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are? Feliciano appreciates how Hudson, Jackson and Smith helped him see his NFL future. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. He talks a lot, and for some reason, Jon being Jon, he wanted to pick a fight. All rights reserved. Golden said. On November 6, 2021, a calf injury caused him to be put on injured reserve. Was that something you looked at like, "Okay I really want to do this," or were you open to saying, "Okay, what's the best opportunity?". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Police records confirm Rafael Feliciano's arrest for battery on the evening of Oct. 28, 2007. 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? All rights reserved. [11] Feliciano also earned his first Pro Bowl ballot mention. 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. 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. The summer before his freshman year of high school, a friend asked him to go check out football practice. "It's just years of trying to get under people's skin. Reportedly it could land between $180-185 million, right where . "I did a good job of staying away from the bad stuff in my life, realizing that it wasn't the norm. Reed Hoffmann/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got. Cole, Feliciano and Palmer got matching tattoos: "KMO" -- for "King's Manor originals." So, we've both got that in common. "But he didn't. (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. I'm just happy it all worked out. Everything was how he envisioned, from the coaching staff to the facilities to the campus and community. "It was really hard.". People are going to know who Jon Feliciano is. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. 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. Jon Feliciano C #76 Experience: 8 years Height: 6-4 Age: 30 Weight: 325 lbs College: Miami Biography Originally a 4th-round (128th pick overall) draft choice by the Oakland Raiders in 2015Signed as a free agent by the Buffalo Bills on March 13, 2019Released by Buffalo on March 10, 2022Signed as a free agent by the Giants on March 15, 2022. Jon Feliciano accepted his scholarship from Miami as soon as it was offered. Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? "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. All rights reserved. The position breakdown of those 43 starts is 30 at right guard, 11 at left guard and two at center. I tried to stay strong for my family.". Springville resident and veteran Leanne Hull walked away with a new set of wheels + more. A: Not at all. A: It was definitely I wanted to play center. A year later, Jon arrived at . It's not unlike what former Oakland linemate Gabe Jackson witnessed in Feliciano's first start as a rookie in 2015. Whether it was taking up football in high school to get bigger and stronger so he wouldn't feel helpless around his older brother who would beat him up or taking on any defensive lineman who wanted to scrap in the league, Feliciano was ready to scratch and claw. 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. (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. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. "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. My friends helped me to get to that point.". "Gabe has one hell of a punch and his footwork and the way his body position is when he throws his punch. 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. I didn't want to put more pressure on my mother with me being upset or letting her know I was upset. Feliciano described. He had no home. 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