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JosiahTauaefa

LBLB#48NYG Giants

6'1" • 232lbs • 29y/o

Overall Grade '19: 47.9; Not Enough Snaps
Snap Count '19: 22; 157th/177 - LBs
Tackles '19: 4; Not Enough Snaps
Pressures '19: 0; Not Enough Snaps

Josiah

Tauaefa

#48

NYG Giants

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Summary Bio

Last updated: 9/24/2026

Josiah Tauaefa was a linebacker for the New York Giants who earned a 47.9 overall PFF defensive grade in the 2019 season, 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His PFF coverage grade of 61.8 ranked 0th among 89 qualified linebackers. His run-defense grade of 45.2 ranked 0th at the position.

He recorded 4 solo tackles on the season. Tauaefa generated 0 total pressures including 0 sacks as a blitzer. He allowed a 79.2 passer rating when targeted in coverage. He was charged with 0 missed tackles over the course of the year.

Career

Teams

Year

New York Giants

2019

UTSA Roadrunners

2015 - 2018

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Season Stats

2019

Regular

Players receive a ranking if they qualify 25% of the maximum targets, run attempts or dropbacks at the position (depending on the metric).

SOLO TACKLES

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ASSISTS

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Solo Tackles

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Passer Rating Allowed

79.2

Total Pressures

Snaps

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Rank

157

Total Snaps

151

Run Defense Snaps

161

Pass Rush Snaps

154

Coverage Snaps

JosiahTauaefa

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