Austin Boyd

Expertise:
NFL, NBA, Football, Basketball
Education:
UC Irvine
Location:
Las Vegas, Nevada

Experience

Austin Boyd covers the Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Lakers for Heavy.com, where he first joined as a sports contributor in 2019.

Born and raised in Los Angeles, his featured work at Heavy includes live coverage from the NFL draft and Reese's Senior Bowl, interviews with NFL stars Darren Waller and Joe Montana, and a behind-the-scenes look at "The Shop."

Education

Austin Boyd holds a bachelor's degree in literary journalism from the University of California, Irvine, where he graduated in 2016.

Latest Articles From Austin Boyd

  • Raiders Sign Vet RB as Potential Josh Jacobs Replacement

    The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing in a veteran running back for a chance to compete for the starting spot.

  • Ex-Raiders Pro Bowler & Team Captain Signing With Rival

  • Raiders Linked to All-Pro CB & Ex-Vikings Starting RB

  • Antonio Pierce Breaks Silence on Gardner Minshew & Christian Wilkins Signings

  • Raiders Starter Chooses LV Contract Over Reuniting With Former Team

  • Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Sends Message on Jayden Daniels

    The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end has heard the Jayden Daniels rumors and gave his thoughts on the quarterback.

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Raiders Land $97 Million Star CB

  • Raiders Bringing Back Key Free Agent on 1-Year Contract: Report

  • Ex-Raiders $72 Million Free Agent Bust Signs With Contender: Report

  • Ex-Raiders Free Agent Lineman Lands $3.75 Million Contract

  • Raiders WR Davante Adams Has Strong Words for Josh Jacobs

    The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver took his time reacting to the Josh Jacobs news and he's certainly sad to see him go.

  • Gardner Minshew Reveals if He Was Promised Raiders Starting QB Job

  • Raiders Pushed to Trade for Dynamic 25-Year-Old QB Despite FA Moves

  • Gardner Minshew Sends Message on Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

  • Christian Wilkins Breaks Silence on Raiders Signing With Viral Message

  • Dez Bryant Thinks Recently Cut Star WR Should Sign With Raiders

  • Former Raiders 1st-Round Pick Lands With 3rd Team

  • Former All-Pro QB Wanted to Join Raiders Before Signing Elsewhere: Insider

  • Raiders Strike Deal With Award-Winning TE to Replace Austin Hooper: Report

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Fan Favorite to Save $8 Million in Salary Cap

    The Las Vegas Raiders are moving on from a former Pro Bowler in an effort to make more salary cap space for free agency.

  • Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Shares Strong Reaction to Josh Jacobs News

  • Raiders Make Final Decision on $72 Million Free Agent Bust

  • Raiders Lose Homegrown Starter to $9.25 Million Contract: Report

  • Former Raiders QB Strikes Deal With Commanders: Report

  • Josh Jacobs Calls out Raiders After Signing Big Packers Contract

    Josh Jacobs doesn't seem too thrilled that the Las Vegas Raiders didn't make him a competitive offer in free agency.

  • Raiders Land Pro Bowl QB on Multi-Year $25 Million Deal: Report

  • Raiders Lose Starting Defender to $21 Million Contract: Report

  • Raiders Lose Star RB Josh Jacobs to $48 Million Contract: Report

  • Raiders Set to Sign Star Free Agent to $110 Million Contract: Report

  • Trade Proposal Has Raiders Add Extra 1st-Round Pick to Take QB

    The Las Vegas Raiders could add an intriguing quarterback prospects later in the first-round by trading back up.