Austin Boyd
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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 Could Still Add ‘Rare Physical Specimen’ QB With Cannon for an Arm

    The Las Vegas Raiders missed out on quarterbacks in the first-round so they could consider taking a project in later rounds.

  • Raiders Star Suggests Jayden Daniels Isn’t Happy With Landing Spot

  • Brock Bowers Shouts out Derek Carr in 1st Comments as Raider

  • Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Sends Message to Brock Bowers

  • Rumors Heating up Raiders Have Made Decision on Which QB to Draft

  • Could Raiders Move on From Davante Adams in 2025 to Avoid $44 Million Cap Hit?

    The Las Vegas Raiders star's salary cap hit almost triples in 2025 and the team may not want to pay all that money.

  • Antonio Brown Trolls Raiders With Retirement Announcement

  • Lakers Warned Against Adding Rumored $215 Million Target

  • Star QB’s ‘Dream World’ Is Playing for Raiders: Report

  • Mark Davis ‘Strongly Prefers’ That Raiders Don’t Trade $140 Million Star

  • Raiders Have Trade Offer Rejected: Report

    The Las Vegas Raiders have attempted to make a big trade up in the draft but the Washington Commanders aren't interested.

  • Lakers’ D’Angelo Russell Blasts NBA Officiating After Controversial Ruling

  • Photo of Raiders QB Wearing Shirt With Derogatory Phrase Is Fake: Report

  • Jayden Daniels Shares Strong Response to Raiders Rumors

  • Trade Pitch Sees Raiders Deal With Bears to Add Polarizing QB

  • Raiders Warned Against Adding Record-Breaking QB

  • Insider Floats Idea of Lakers’ $99 Million Star Joining Warriors

  • Trade Proposal Has Raiders Deal Aidan O’Connell to Land Star QB

  • Raiders’ True Opinion on Michael Penix Jr. Leaked to Media

  • Lakers Named Among Favorites to Land Legendary 10-Time All-Star

    If the legendary guard is going to make a change this offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers are a team to watch.

  • Mark Davis Considered Legendary Coach for Raiders Opening: Report

  • Lakers Predicted to Land $215 Million Superstar Guard

  • Star WR Prospect Wants to Team Up With QB on Raiders

  • Proposed Trade Has Raiders Send Breakout Star to Falcons

  • Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Sends Stern Message to AFC West Teams

    The Las Vegas Raiders star defensive end is excited about the competition in the AFC West for the 2024 NFL season.

  • Maxx Crosby Puts Raiders Teammates on Notice

  • Raiders’ Aidan O’Connell Sends Message on Gardner Minshew Competition

  • Raiders Predicted to Add Young RB With Blistering Speed

  • ‘Whispers’ Getting Louder That Raiders Plan to Add Big-Arm QB

  • Raiders Sign Ex-Bears Pro Bowler With 118-Career Starts

    After taking an extended break on signing players, the Las Vegas Raiders have signed an offensive lineman with a lot of experience.