Dustin Haines joined the Knights as an offensive graduate assistant in 2016. He primarily served as a quarterback for Oregon from 2010-13, but also saw time at running back and wide receiver. He began his collegiate career as a walk-on before earning a scholarship as a senior and was a two-year team captain, while he was highly respected for his character on and off the field.
Following his time with the Ducks, Haines traveled to Europe where in played in the Austrian Football League in the spring of 2015.
Haines competed in high school for South Eugene, where he lettered four times in football and track, as well as twice in basketball. On the gridiron, he was a three-time All-Southwest League player and the team MVP, playing both quarterback and safety.
Haines holds a bachelor's degree in general science and general social science applied in economics and business from Oregon in 2014.