Cowboys select DE Charles Tapper in 4th round

The Dallas Cowboys have selected defensive end Charles Tapper out of Oklahoma in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft.

Tapper adds some much-needed depth and competition to the Cowboys' front four heading into the 2016 season.

While he'd typically be slated for a rotational role as a rookie, four-game suspensions for Randy Gregory and DeMarcus Lawrence could push him up the depth chart early on.

Charles Tapper Bio

Position: DE
School: Oklahoma
College Experience: Senior
Height: 6-3
Weight: 271 lbs.

Strengths

• Extremely impressive timed speed. Ran the fastest 40-yard dash time of any defensive lineman at the combine. Tapper's time was even faster than many receivers.
• Converts speed to power.
• Good motor.
• Considered to be versatile enough to play 3-4 end or 4-3 end.

Weaknesses

• Must improve technique. Pad level frequently gets too high.
• Hand usage requires substantial refinement.
• Displays a lack of awareness. Slow to diagnose plays.

Combine Results