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

  • Ex-Raiders Star Already Entering Make-or-Break Season With New Team

    The former Las Vegas Raiders quarterback needs to have a big year for the New Orleans Saints or they could already move on.

  • Ex-CFL WR May Have Stolen Raiders Roster Spot

  • Derek Carr Sends Strong Message on Antonio Pierce & Raiders

  • Raiders Urged to Cut QB Before Start of Season

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Rookie Wide Receiver

  • Raiders Predicted to Add Franchise QB Who Can ‘Carve Up a Defense’ in 2025

    The Las Vegas Raiders are likely to explore their options at quarterback in the NFL Draft next year and could take one early.

  • Raiders Sign 22-Year-Old Ex-Bills LB to Contract: Report

  • Proposed Trade Has Raiders Land $38 Million Eagles All-Pro

  • Should Raiders Swing Trade for Cowboys QB Trey Lance?

  • Raiders Claim Recently Released Panthers Rookie

  • Raiders Announce Final Decision on Who Will Be Starting QB in Week 1

    After an extended battle in training camp and practice, the Las Vegas Raiders have named a starting quarterback.

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Calls out Gardner Minshew & Aidan O’Connell

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Young QB After Rough Preseason Game

  • Ex-Raiders Starter & Josh McDaniels Favorite Signs With Giants

  • Insider Floats Scenario Where Raiders Give Record-Breaking Deal to Dak Prescott

  • Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Aidan O’Connell & Gardner Minshew

  • Raiders Urged to Trade Former 1st-Round Pick Before He Loses All Value

  • Raiders Bring Back Polarizing QB, Waive Fan Favorite WR

  • Controversial Ex-Raiders WR Signs Contract With Commanders

  • Former All-Pro WR Has Strong Take on Who Should Start for Raiders at QB

    The former Dallas Cowboys star wide receiver wants to see one specific Las Vegas Raiders quarterback get the starting nod.

  • Raiders Pushed to Add Former 1st-Round Pick With 149-Career Starts

  • Tom Brady Seen Wearing Raiders Gear for First Time in Public

  • Antonio Pierce Sends Strong Message on Raiders TE Brock Bowers

  • Antonio Pierce Has Eye-Opening Admission About Raiders Offense

  • Raiders Will Have Difficult Time Keeping Emerging Star Defender: Insider

    The Las Vegas Raiders defender is developing into a very good player but he could be too expensive to keep in 2025.

  • Should Raiders Sign Free Agent Former Pro Bowl QB?

  • Unheralded Vet WR Could Steal Raiders Roster Spot

  • Brandon Aiyuk’s Agent Spotted at Raiders Training Camp Amid Trade Rumors

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Raiders Deal $140 Million Star to Bills

  • Raiders Are Facing Major Issue Based on Training Camp Reports

    The Las Vegas Raiders might have a big problem at the game's most important position if players don't start to step up.