(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. "We knew [Feliciano] would make it," Palmer said. But our relationship started from there. The only thing different is the fifth-year lineman is finally a starter on Buffalo's offensive line. You won it for your nephew today. [3], Feliciano started all 13 games during the 2013 season, making 11 starts at left guard and two starts at right tackle. He got the news shortly after arriving in Tennessee on Sunday. Feliciano also credited veteran offensive line coaches Mike Tice and Tom Cable in Oakland for helping him develop his personal game. Now, despite tragedy, he finds himself with a beautiful family and a valuable part of the Oakland Raiders. The 6-foot-9, 320-pound lineman recently took part in the NFL's International Pathway Program in Arizona. If Feliciano wanted to change his fate, he would have to do it himself. I was crying.". While Dorsey admitted he wasnt able to watch the game live, as he doesnt have the NFL Sunday Ticket, the coach will be studying film of the matchup in depth this week, as the Bills next tilt is against the Titans on Monday Night Football. In 2015, he was drafted by Raiders. Jeffrey T. Barnes/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Feliciano delivers a punishing block on Giants' defensive back Deandre Baker on Josh Allen's six-yard touchdown run. John Amis/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. In the early 2000s, Jon and his family moved to Davie, Florida where he eventually enrolled at Western High School, playing basketball and football. ", Golden saw much more. "Promise me you'll go to school and become somebody," she told him. GettyOffensive coordinator Ken Dorsey of the Buffalo Bills looks on during Bills mini camp on June 15, 2022 in Orchard Park, New York. 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? Feliciano was born in East Meadow, New York. The Bills head coach prioritized the health of Damar Hamlin and his players over football after experiencing a life-changing event on Monday night. (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. "What I deserve is for you to stay in school.". And the fact that he was so patient. Then they sign K.O. All Rights Reserved. "He never let on how bad it may have been," West said. Cole's role in Feliciano's journey took a tragic turn last year. (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. His nasty demeanor on the field was developed at the U. While the Giants offensive line struggled against the Titans defense, allowing quarterback Daniel Jones to get sacked five times for a total loss of 32 yards, Feliciano helped clear the way for Saquan Barkleys 68-yarder in the third quarter, and the running backs four-yard touchdown and two-point conversion in the fourth. "It just taught me to be strong," Jon says. 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. Smith, who as a blocking tight end spent a lot of time with the linemen, worked with Hudson to help Feliciano understand that his time to start would come. (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 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. "I didn't know how to put on the pads.". 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. It's been a work in progress for a long time here. Giants center Jon Feliciano is reeling in a different direction as his family copes with the tragic loss of his one-year-old nephew. 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. 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? The hero in Feliciano's story, especially during a difficult period in his last two years of high school, was Cole. 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. (Paul Jasienski via AP). Jon wanted to quit school to take care of her. Scratch that. 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. 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. (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. Feliciano appreciates how Hudson, Jackson and Smith helped him see his NFL future. To read this story in Spanish, go here to ESPNDeportes.com. According to Feliciano, his mother had coached him on what to say if he was questioned. Cole continuously encouraged Feliciano, even when others questioned whether the lineman had what it would take to make it in football. Springville resident and veteran Leanne Hull walked away with a new set of wheels + more. Jon Feliciano is another play who joined that list, although his familiarity is with general manager Joe Schoen and head coach Brian Daboll. Jon Feliciano signed a three year contract with the Buffalo Bills on March 22, 2021. It seems like there's a lot of physicality, a lot of intensity that you guys can bring to this line. February 12, 2021 5:00 pm ET. She just didn't want me to worry about her.". Photo by Jeffrey T. Barnes. Jon Feliciano (born February 10, 1992) is an American football center for the New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). I tried to stay strong for my family.". The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. Do not duplicate in any form without permission. Things escalated, Feliciano recalled, as his mother called her own parents while her oldest son battered the door. 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. (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. GettyDavis Webb #12 of the New York Giants drops back to pass during the second half of a preseason game against the Cincinnati Bengals at MetLife Stadium on August 21, 2022 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. I take a lot of pride in knowing that stuff. Feliciano named his daughter Shawn Cole in his memory. "I've been through a lot," she told him. And I'm like, 'Jon what are you doing?' She asked the coaches not to tell Jon, but they thought he already knew. 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. Cole cheered his friend's every accomplishment. You've got to know the defense. ", "Since he was 6 years old, all he ever said was, 'I want to go to that team, Mom!'" Jon Feliciano contract and salary cap details, full contract breakdowns, salaries, signing bonus, roster bonus, dead money, and valuations. ", Squaaaaaaaaad pic.twitter.com/Nwmuzw74BI. "When I'm out there, it's like a dream. But there were times I didn't know what house I'd be able to stay at," he said. After former Bills executive Joe Schoen became the Giants general manager, and Daboll was named head coach, Buffalos former offensive line coach Bobby Johnson followed them to New York, as did several players, including Feliciano and quarterback Davis Webb. And the reminders from him aren't just physical. Jon and Alicia struggle to reveal all the details of their past, but it has shaped them both. She spent hours pulling on his legs, willing them to work, massaging his feet until her hands hurt. "After a few plays Mike Daniels comes over to me and says, 'Hey, you all better talk to this rookie! 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 was born in New York, but grew up in Florida . The first one I got on the day I signed my letter of intent to play for Miami. That's just who he is. As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. Please check your email for a confirmation. I believe the same thing watching (Quarterback Daniel Jones) Danny Dimes play. Officially joining the team in 2011, he played in 10 games, starting eight of them. (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. Doctors told Alicia Feliciano that her son would never play sports. "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. Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. The Raiders defeated the Chiefs 31-30. His mother was outraged. Alicia was diagnosed with cancer again several years ago and had her uterus removed. Feliciano had no idea what to expect. A year later, Jon arrived at . Shortly after Feliciano delivered his highlight tape to Robinson, Miami called and invited him on an unofficial visit. Do you see this as maybe something that could be a long-term thing? "I wanted to be the guy to bring my family together and not tell the dark secrets of my family.". The Bills beat the Cowboys 26-15. After suffering a shoulder injury and torn pectoral muscle, Feliciano's 2020 season started when activated on October 27. Jon Feliciano spent nights in a condemned mobile home. In May, Feliciano became the first person in his family to graduate from college. Even went out in motion and ran a couple of routes. All rights reserved. Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. The battles are intense and the language is colorful. But for the most part he didn't come to me for too much overall.". It wasn't too big for him and he was ready to make plays.". The Packers won 20-12. It kept him from stewing about being a backup. Shannon and his father, Rafael Sr., who has maintained a relationship with Feliciano through the years even from a distance, provide support. you learn quick that there are some people who do things that you just can't do. Following the Giants stunning 21-20 win over the Tennessee Titans on September 11, The Athletics Dan Duggan tweeted, Giants center Jon Feliciano was playing with a heavy heart today. "I looked at my mom and said, 'Yes.'". All rights reserved. So it took some adjusting on my part.". That's what I try to emulate. (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. Feliciano visited whenever he could, but his friend steadily deteriorated while in a coma. 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. All rights reserved, Duane Burleson/Copyright 2019 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. "I believe in myself," he said, "and I believe the center position is where I'll be the best.". His father, who has maintains a presence in Jon's life, flew down from New York for the ceremony, attending with his brothers, grandparents and, of course, Alicia, grateful to be alive to see Jon walk across the stage. In December, Cole, only 22, died after being taken off life support. "He would beat me up," Feliciano said. (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. "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. He is no longer maintaining a cultural tradition of suppression. @seancoleworld this was always our song. Can you talk about that transition? "He's a junkyard dog," said Lee Smith, who has been Feliciano's teammate since his rookie year in 2015, first in Oakland and now in Buffalo. A: Not at all. The Ravens won the game 30-17. 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. I wish I could express it better than that.. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. "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. He doesn't know who he's messing with! He gave me that look and I kind of looked back at him and said, F-yeah. 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?". Everything will be all right.". Contract base value is $14.4 million with $4.4 million guaranteed at signing. She wanted him to move back to New York with her and Christopher. Tre'Davious White & Dean Marlowe share stories on how recent communication with the Bills safety fueled today's win. The Titans won 34-31. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Q: Do you have any kind of relationship with (Guard) Mark (Glowinski)? Feliciano spent half his childhood in a trailer park in Davie, Florida after his parents divorced when he was 10. "He'll miss a game or a rep and what do you do with those opportunities? 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. The Titans won 34-31. He was born deaf and requiring a feeding tube and heart monitors. She told him her hairdresser was at fault. I got to know him there. If I can get through this, I don't think there will be anything in my life harder to get through.". Jon Feliciano is entering his fifth NFL season and first as a full-time starter. "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. Center Jon Feliciano, right tackle Tyre Phillips, and guard Josh Ezeudu all suffered neck injuries and they were listed as out of practice Monday. The lineman's journey to the Giants comes full circle with his dad, a former MTA bus driver. He drove Feliciano to the back of the stadium, where they waited for the team to emerge. We're both excited. So, we've both got that in common. (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. Feliciano, 6-4 and 325 pounds, has started 26 regular-season games at right guard, 11 at left guard, and two at center. [16], On March 16, 2022, Feliciano signed a one year contract with the New York Giants. Sign up for the Giants Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. "I always watched their one-on-ones," said Feliciano of his Oakland teammates. He waited four years and finally got it. She and Jon decided on a slightly different spelling of their friend's first name. "He was headed home and he went into the guard rail.". He has his family. Shannon readily agreed to the tribute. The Browns defeated the Bills 19-16. Alicia Feliciano and Rafael Feliciano Jr. did not respond to numerous phone calls and interview requests for this story. (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. 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. 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. And he did it.". I think he did a great job. "We told him, 'You can do this.'". Those things kept me away from everything. Platzgummer, 6-0 and 198 pounds, was originally signed by the Giants in 2020 as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway Program. Family loyalty was ingrained in him. "I feel like now is the time that I can help some kids who might be going through something similar.". Jets safety Jamal Adams tries to loop underneath Williams, but Feliciano steps off the combo block and hammers Adams, stopping him dead in his tracks. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. She took Jon to lunch and delivered the news. They left, not knowing what to expect as they drove to a friend's house. Feliciano said he will never forget one night in particular. "No matter what you're going through, you'll get through it if you keep a positive attitude and work hard. I'm not one of those kinds of guys who cracks under the pressure. It's not your fault.' (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. Hes the son of parents Alica and Rafael Sr., who divorced when Feliciano was 10 years old, per The Buffalo News. Doug Murray/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. A look at the latest unconfirmed media buzz and rumors with free agency getting underway this week. 2. 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. It was Miami offensive line coach Jeff Stoutland. That's the other reason I liked him so much. 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. "They were brothers," explained Feliciano's wife, Shannon. He wants Shawn Cole Felciano, his daughter, to know about Sean Cole, his dear friend. "When he was young, he was super-clumsy," Palmer said, but recalled Feliciano's friendliness as unchanged. ", 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. He didn't have a silver spoon childhood by any means. 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. Football will get me there. He closed the season earning All-ACC honorable mention from the ACSMA. Jon Feliciano was born on 10 February, 1992 in Davie, Florida, United States, is an American football guard. All rights reserved. Along with starring at Miami, Feliciano became the first in his family to graduate college, completing his degree in human resources management. Feliciano is content to be a quality contributor to the Raiders when called upon, even if it doesn't get much attention. Five things to know about new offensive lineman Jon Feliciano: 1. Q: When you became a free agent, was that your goal to be a center? All rights reserved, Al Tielemans/2019 Al Tielemans via AP Images, Rick Scuteri/Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. (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. You better talk to this rookie!' 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. Born in East Meadow, New York, Jon, his mother and younger brother moved to South Florida in the mid-90s. He made his final collegiate career start in the Duck Commander Independence Bowl against South Carolina, helping lead the Hurricane offense to 422 total yards. [12] He had nine starts. (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. All rights reserved. On days he felt too proud to ask for another favor, he went back to the condemned house, with no water or power. Feliciano took that same approach when it came to battling for a starting job with the Raiders, but his hopes to land the starting right guard position with Webb an impending free agent were soon dashed when Oakland signed free agent Kelechi Osemele to a record-setting contract. When Robinson came out, Feliciano gave him the tape. "I went to school a few days after and they pulled me into the office," Feliciano said. But due to COVID-19, the salary cap is set to drop. All rights reserved. It could be made into a movie.". He was violent.". The Titans beat the Bills 34-31. Other people were impressed he was still able to play. And he looked me dead in the eye and said, 'I don't care.' "So I was working my a-- off during that winter to come in and continue to build off of what I did. "She told me, 'I've had breast cancer the last few months, but I'm OK,'" Jon said. I'm just happy it all worked out. 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. Nick Wojton. "Jon is very quiet, when it comes to his emotions," Shannon explained. Q: Do you think it's going to be a hard transition to be a starting center? As a child, Feliciano was more interested in designing and playing video games and basketball than in football. The Texans defeated the Bills 22-19. 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. Feliciano can earn additional $2.4 million through performance . "That was one of the reasons I started playing football. . (Perry Knotts via AP), 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. Stoutland asked. Ive been struggling since, Feliciano said. I love doing it. 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. Buffalo Bills at New York Giants, September 15, 2019 Metlife Stadium. The Raiders won 30-24. All those nights he had nothing, Jon Feliciano thought about football. Oakland Raiders Jon Feliciano (76) plays against the Denver Broncos during an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Nov. 26, 2017. 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. The fact that Feliciano could run, let alone play football, should be regarded as a minor miracle. So I always had respect for him because I liked him, but after that day I was like, okay I like this guy.". "The one thing I don't worry about is having to tell anybody st about Jon Feliciano," Smith said sternly. The Bills defeated the Chiefs 38-20. You're going to be playing next to him, it sounds like. All rights reserved. Her marriage deteriorated, and she got divorced when her three sons were still young. I think when my new teammates saw that for the first time they didn't understand what was going on.". The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. To know a joke and a smile helps someone who is hurting. He is relentless, very tough and a versatile football player.". Somehow, he thought, I have to get there. But the second half of the game was a different story as the team battled back to win the game. D. Ross Cameron/Copyright 2018 The Associated Press. I believe he's going to be a really good quarterback, especially if he has some time. Jon always loved football, but he could not afford to play in the local Optimist league. 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. 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. He told me that his 1-year-old nephew drowned yesterday. 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. 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