Do you think your parents are strict? Well, according to New York Giants guard Jon Runyan, his father is a strict man for his children. But that didn’t let the bond between them die. They are each other’s strengths today as well.

With 67,706 spectators, Jon Runyan was the one who saw his dad playing for the Eagles against the Packers in the 2003 NFL Playoff win. Yes! His father was in the NFL playing as Philadelphia’s stalwart right tackle. But there is more about him and Jon Runyan’s momma Loretta.

Born on August 8, 1997, Jon Runyan is the only son of dad Jon Runyan Sr. and mom Loretta. Besides him, the couple also share two daughters, Isabella and Alyssa, who are basketball players at the Moorestown Friends School. By profession, Loretta is reportedly a “Real Estate Agent at Compass in Moorestown, New Jersey, USA.” In addition to that, she is also a strong pillar of support for her family, especially helping her children in their respective careers.

On the other hand, besides being a former OT in the league and a Pro Bowl player, Daddy Runyan Sr. was also a U.S. Congressman and even served as the NFL’s vice president of football operations. Seeing his father, Jon Runyan too grew up choosing the same profession. However, he allegedly tried to distance himself from his dad after college due to Runyan Sr.’s strict nature. But unfortunately, that couldn’t happen.

While narrating an odd incident once, Jon Runyan Jr. said, “I thought since I left for college, I wouldn’t have to deal with him punishing me anymore, but I was wrong about that.” Actually what happened was, after a game against the Giants (when he was with the Packers), Runyan was fined $5,215 by the NFL for his leg-whipping moment. However, an interesting part of this is, that this fine was actually imposed by his father, Runyan Sr. himself, who was the VP of policy and rules administration at that time.

He even sent a letter to his son. He warned Jon Runyan “that further offenses will result in an escalation of disciplinary action, up to and including suspension.” Talking about the same, the Giants player said, “My dad and I always joked about this happening. But I never thought my style of play would ever warrant what he deemed to be unnecessary roughness, but it happened.” Nevertheless, still, the two share a strong bond with each other. And Daddy’s influence has surely helped Jon Runyan in his upbringing in his football career.

Is Jon Runyan’s dad in the Hall of Fame?

Jon Runyan’s father Jon Runyan Sr.’s journey has been remarkable, both on and off the field. A standout for the Philadelphia Eagles from 2000 to 2008. He was honored in 2021 with an induction into their Hall of Fame. Over his 14 seasons in the NFL, “he played for the Houston Oilers, Philadelphia Eagles, and San Diego Chargers, even earning a Pro Bowl selection in 2003.” But that’s not all about his story.

Jon Runyan Sr.’s accomplishments began early at the University of Michigan. He achieved All-Big Ten honors in 1995. And guess what? Runyan’s father didn’t stop there. After retiring from football, he transitioned into politics. The tenure was from 2011 to 2015, during which he “served as a U.S. Representative for New Jersey.” However, after changing his mind, he returned to the NFL in a new role in 2016. Runyan’s father became the “Vice President of Policy and Rules Administration,” contributing to the game in an entirely new way.

Now fans are waiting to see what the younger Jon Runyan brings to the league.

Till then, do watch our Think Thank episode with our host Trey Holder, where we interviewed Emily and Erin Griffin, the NFL’s global game changers!