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10 things to know about Cowboys fourth round pick Charles Tapper, including his reluctance to be a football player

The Cowboys started the fourth round out by addressing their pass rush issues, drafting Oklahoma defensive end Charles Tapper. Here's 10 things you might not know about the newest Cowboy.

1. He has sickle cell trait

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Oklahoma defensive end Charles Tapper (91) watches play against Baylor from the sideline during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

Tapper's mother knew he had the trait because she has the trait, it is hereditary and she had him tested as a baby.