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Atlanta Falcons: Updated 2016 7-round mock draft

By Eric Robinson

Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee gestures to the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Arlington, TX, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Darron Lee gestures to the crowd in the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks in the 2015 CFP National Championship Game at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports /
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Round 4, 115th overall: Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma

Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (34) is tackled by Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Charles Tapper (91) in the second quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2015; Miami Gardens, FL, USA; Clemson Tigers wide receiver Ray-Ray McCloud (34) is tackled by Oklahoma Sooners defensive end Charles Tapper (91) in the second quarter of the 2015 CFP Semifinal at the Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports /

Charles Tapper turned heads at the Combine with an outstanding 4.59 40-yard dash. Something that he wasn’t known for when watching his tape. Keep in mind that Tapper is 271 pounds. At 6-3, Tapper has great NFL size and can be reliable at the point of attack.

The knocks against Tapper are his technical issues in his skill set. He tends to play high at times and hasn’t consistently learned how to lower his pad level. Tapper does bring solid strength to the table which will be a welcoming addition as the 4-3 Under scheme requires a deep rotation of solid pass rushers. Tapper is worth a look in the fourth round and will be given a little room for development. If he reaches his ceiling, Tapper has Pro Bowl potential.