The New York Giants have several talented rookies on their roster, so it’s little surprise that one of them made an appearance on Pro Football Focus’ list of the highest-graded rookies of the preseason.

However, it wasn’t quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive lineman Dexter Lawrence or cornerback Deandre Baker who made the cut. Rather, it was linebacker Josiah Tauaefa.

7. LB JOSIAH TAUAEFA, NEW YORK GIANTS – 86.8 Undrafted free agent Josiah Tauaefa has been a pleasant surprise for the New York Giants so far this preseason. Tauaefa has seen most of his preseason time in coverage where he has recorded four coverage stops, but he has also excelled in his limited action against the run and in the pass-rush. The former UTSA product was a legitimate threat as a blitzer in college, as he finished his three-year college career with 63 pressures and a 94.0 pass-rush grade his final season.

While Tauaefa hasn’t come up with an interception in coverage, he has registered one sack and leads the Giants defense with 13 total tackles this preseason.

Despite his quality play, the 6-foot-1, 236-pound Tauaefa is still considered a long-shot to make the Giants’ 53-man roster, but could be a prime candidate for their practice squad.