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

Is Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Too Similar to Josh McDaniels?

Is Raiders HC Klint Kubiak Too Similar to Josh McDaniels?

Jackson Powers-Johnson Gets Concerning News Coming out of Raiders OTAs

Jackson Powers-Johnson Gets Concerning News Coming out of Raiders OTAs

Klint Kubiak Has Stern Message for Raiders After Key Decision

Klint Kubiak Has Stern Message for Raiders After Key Decision

Maxx Crosby Hit With Harsh Criticism Ahead of 2026 Season

Maxx Crosby Hit With Harsh Criticism Ahead of 2026 Season

Trade Proposal Has Raiders Land Former 49ers First-Round Pick

Trade Proposal Has Raiders Land Former 49ers First-Round Pick

Quay Walker Addresses Nakobe Dean’s Situation With Raiders

Quay Walker Addresses Nakobe Dean’s Situation With Raiders

Raiders WR Jack Bech Gets Hit With Harsh Reality Check

Raiders WR Jack Bech Gets Hit With Harsh Reality Check

Former Agent Explains Why Fernando Mendoza Has yet to Sign Contract

Former Agent Explains Why Fernando Mendoza Has yet to Sign Contract

Raiders Sign Former Broncos & Steelers WR With Ties to Klint Kubiak

Raiders Sign Former Broncos & Steelers WR With Ties to Klint Kubiak

Aidan O’Connell Addresses Raiders Future Amid Trade Speculation

Aidan O’Connell Addresses Raiders Future Amid Trade Speculation

Raiders Provide Update on $36 Million Signing Amid Mysterious Absence

Raiders Provide Update on $36 Million Signing Amid Mysterious Absence

Raiders All-Pro Surprisingly Listed as Trade Candidate

Raiders All-Pro Surprisingly Listed as Trade Candidate

Raiders Urged to Sign Former First-Round Pick & Cowboys Starter

Raiders Urged to Sign Former First-Round Pick & Cowboys Starter

Klint Kubiak Won’t Rule out Making Big Move With Aidan O’Connell

Klint Kubiak Won’t Rule out Making Big Move With Aidan O’Connell

Michael Penix Has Clear Message for Fernando Mendoza About Kirk Cousins

Michael Penix Has Clear Message for Fernando Mendoza About Kirk Cousins

Insider Believes Raiders’ 23-Year-Old Superstar Nearly Requested Trade

Insider Believes Raiders’ 23-Year-Old Superstar Nearly Requested Trade

Raiders Urged to Make Surprising Aidan O’Connell Decision

Raiders Urged to Make Surprising Aidan O’Connell Decision

Ex-All-Pro Player Predicts Eagles & Raiders to Do Blockbuster Player Swap

Ex-All-Pro Player Predicts Eagles & Raiders to Do Blockbuster Player Swap

Raiders Get Worrying Ashton Jeanty Prediction

Raiders Get Worrying Ashton Jeanty Prediction

Raiders Predicted to Land Star Pass Rusher With 21.0 Sacks

Raiders Predicted to Land Star Pass Rusher With 21.0 Sacks

Raiders Quietly Rejected Blockbuster Trade Offer From Rams: Report

Raiders Quietly Rejected Blockbuster Trade Offer From Rams: Report

Former Raiders Defender & First-Round Pick Signs With Steelers

Former Raiders Defender & First-Round Pick Signs With Steelers

Raiders Get Concerning Update on Maxx Crosby Recovery Timeline

Raiders Get Concerning Update on Maxx Crosby Recovery Timeline

New Raiders Vet Already Named Bench Candidate Before Playing Game

New Raiders Vet Already Named Bench Candidate Before Playing Game

Maxx Crosby Finally Reveals Thoughts on Raiders HC Klint Kubiak

Maxx Crosby Finally Reveals Thoughts on Raiders HC Klint Kubiak

Maxx Crosby Trade Pitch Has Raiders Send DE to Rival for Discount

Maxx Crosby Trade Pitch Has Raiders Send DE to Rival for Discount

Former Raiders QB Officially Leaving NFL to Pursue New Career in Football

Former Raiders QB Officially Leaving NFL to Pursue New Career in Football

PFF Makes Eye-Opening Excuse for Geno Smith’s Rough Raiders Season

PFF Makes Eye-Opening Excuse for Geno Smith’s Rough Raiders Season

Ex-Raiders Draft Bust Sends Message to NFL About Possible Comeback

Ex-Raiders Draft Bust Sends Message to NFL About Possible Comeback

Raiders Told to Trade 27-Year-Old Vet With 17-Career Starts

Raiders Told to Trade 27-Year-Old Vet With 17-Career Starts

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