
Dan Haines brings old-school tight end toughness with reliable hands
Dan Haines has been a solid Oregon State tight end, with his 2004 season showing 14 catches for 96 yards and a touchdown, plus a strong reputation as a dependable receiver rather than a pure seam-buster.[1][4][6] He was originally recruited as a fast, pass-catching TE with good hands and enough size to handle physical work inline, and early scouting noted his speed and catch ability as his calling cards.[7] If a roster needs a steady, assignment-sound TE who can contribute without needing the spotlight, Haines is the kind of glue guy coaches trust.[2][7]