Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano:
1. Originally a fourth-round selection by the Raiders in the 2015 NFL Draft, Feliciano has played in 82 regular-season games with 39 starts. He has also started four postseason games, all with Buffalo after joining the team in 2019.
2. 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.
3. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, has started 26 regular-season games at right guard, 11 at left guard, and two at center. His four postseason starts were at right guard. 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 believe in myself," he said, "and I believe the center position is where I'll be the best."
4. Feliciano was a three-time All-ACC honorable mention selection at Miami, where he started 46 of 48 games for the Hurricanes.
5. Feliciano's nickname is "Mongo," which was given to him by his late friend Sean Cole. It is short for "humongous" due to him being so big for his age. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory.
According to the Bills' media guide, Feliciano endured a long journey to the NFL, starting from growing up in a condemned mobile home that at times had no heat, running water, or electricity. He didn't start playing football until the ninth grade, when he was recognized for his size and natural ability. Feliciano said he draws his inspiration from his younger brother, Chris, who was born deaf.
View photos from the career of veteran offensive lineman Jon Feliciano.
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. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. (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. (Rick Scuteri via AP)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL football game against the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Oct. 31, 2021, in Buffalo, New York. (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. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano waves to Bills fans during pre-game warmups before an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Jan. 23, 2022 in Kansas City, Mo. (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. The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. (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. The Bills defeated the Dolphins 26-11. (Margaret Bowles via AP)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) takes a break in an NFL game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct.18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans defeated the Bills 34-31. (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. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 38-20. (Kevin Sabitus 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) gets set to block during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) in a three-point stance on the line of scrimmag during an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Nashville, Tenn. The Titans won 34-31. (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 Titans won 34-31. (Perry Knotts 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. (AP Photo/Peter Aiken)
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. (AP Photo/Reed Hoffmann)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano celebrates following an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021, in Kansas City, Mo. (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. (AP Photo/Justin Edmonds)
Buffalo Bills center Jon Feliciano (76) lines up in position against the Miami Dolphins during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Brett Carlsen)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during the first half of an NFL football game against the Washington Football Team Sunday, Sept. 26, 2021, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) during an NFL divisional playoff football game against the Baltimore Ravens and the Buffalo Bills on Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021 in Orchard Park, N.Y. The Bills won, 17-3. (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. (AP/ Photo Jeffrey T. Barnes)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano looks over the defense as he gets set for a play against the Kansas City Chiefs during the NFL AFC Championship football game, Sunday, Jan. 24, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs defeated the Bills 38-24. (G. Newman Lowrance 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. (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. (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. The Bills beat the Patriots 38-9. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano, right, faces off against New England Patriots defensive lineman Nick Thurman at the line of scrimmage in the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (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. (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. The Bills defeated the Seahawks 44-34. (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. (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. The Bills defeated the Broncos 48-19. (Kevin Terrell via AP)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) lines up against the Pittsburgh Steelers during the second half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Sunday, Dec. 13, 2020. (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. The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. (Cooper Neill via AP)
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 on the line of scrimmage during in an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. Houston won 22-19 in overtime. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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 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. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) in action during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans beat the Bills 22-19. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during an NFL wild-card playoff football game against the Houston Texans, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Bills in overtime, 22-19. (Ryan Kang via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) waits for the snap against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. (Greg Trott via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive lineman Jon Feliciano (76) signals touchdown against the Houston Texans in an NFL wild-card playoff football game, Saturday, Jan. 4, 2020, in Houston. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. (Greg Trott via AP)
Buffalo Bills offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) reacts during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, in Orchard Park, N.Y. Baltimore won 24-17. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Buffalo Bills guard Jon Feliciano (76) celebrates a fumble recovery during an NFL game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 10, 2019, in Cleveland. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. (Al Tielemans via AP)
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. The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. (Cooper Neill via AP)
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. The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. (Cooper Neill 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. (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. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) against the Pittsburgh Steelers during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 9, 2018. (AP Photo/D. 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. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth)
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. (Aaron M. Sprecher via AP)
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. (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. The Rams defeated the Raiders 19-15. (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. (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. The Raiders won 30-24. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Oakland Raiders offensive guard Jon Feliciano (76) blocks during a NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, October 8, 2017 in Oakland. The Ravens won the game 30-17. (Paul Jasienski via AP)
Oakland Raiders Jon Feliciano (76) plays against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017.
(Tom DiPace via AP)
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. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
Oakland Raiders center Jon Feliciano (76) watches pregame warmups before a Week 7 NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs, October 19, 2017 in Oakland, Calif. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. (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. The Packers won 20-12. (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. The Broncos won the game 24-6. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)
Introductory presser with the media:
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? Can you talk about your relationships with some of the people that are here?
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). I'm just happy it all worked out.
Q: Can you talk about your relationship with Bobby Johnson and how close you guys are?
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. Even went out in motion and ran a couple of routes. It's every fat man's dream (laughs). But our relationship started from there.
Q: I know you played mostly guard, certainly some center, and the Giants say you're coming here to play center. Can you talk about that transition? Is that a good place for you at this point in your career? Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing?
A: Going back to my Oakland days, I had a guy, (Arizona Cardinals Center) Rodney Hudson, who's a top-tier, one-two center, the last 10 years. 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. In college I played tackle, I played both tackles and then left guard. So, from those first four years, I got to learn center and I really fell in love with it. Just the responsibility that is on your hands to come in every week and everything is basically on you. You've got to know the defense. You've got to make all of the calls for the guys around you. I take a lot of pride in knowing that stuff.
Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center?
A: Not at all. I've been in a lot of people's ears for a lot of years trying to get into the center position. I honestly think it's my best position, and I'm just really excited to finally get to show what I've got.
Q: When you became a free agent, was that your goal to be a center? 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?"
A: It was definitely – I wanted to play center. 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. Thankfully, Bobby and Daboll agreed and we got it to work out.
Q: What do you know about this organization and their desire to sort of rebuild the offensive line? It's been a work in progress for a long time here. 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?
A: Not much, but it's kind of probably the same situation as when I went to Buffalo the first time. 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. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time.
Q: Do you have any kind of relationship with (Guard) Mark (Glowinski)? You're going to be playing next to him, it sounds like. What do the two of you bring? It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line.
A: I first met Mark in 2015, at the East-West Shrine Game. I got to know him there. I believe we are definitely pretty similar mentality-wise, especially on the field. 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 know he's a hell of a player and I know he's a nasty little guy. So, we've both got that in common. We're both excited.
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