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 Starter & Josh McDaniels Favorite Signs With Giants

    The former Raiders starter is heading to the New York Giants after two seasons in Las Vegas under Josh McDaniels.

  • 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

    The former Raiders wide receiver has been trying to get back on an NFL field after several seasons of not playing.

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

  • 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

    The Las Vegas Raiders offense has struggled in training camp and head coach Antonio Pierce doesn't think they'll put up big numbers.

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

  • 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

  • Raiders Sign Intriguing Ex-Commanders WR, Waive Rookie DT

  • Raiders’ Nate Hobbs Goes off on Narrative Surrounding 23-Year-Old Teammate

  • Raiders Urged to Reunite With Former Sack Leader & Sign Ex-Chiefs CB

    The Las Vegas Raiders may need to make a couple of moves in free agency to sure-up their depth on the defensive side of the ball.

  • Troubling Update on Raiders DE Tyree Wilson Revealed

  • Ex-Raiders HC Jon Gruden Spotted Wearing Rival’s Uniform at Training Camp

  • Raiders Predicted to Sign Former 1st-Round Pick CB

  • Second Team That Tried to Trade for Young Raiders Star Leaked

  • Raiders’ Davante Adams Goes off on ‘Extremely Annoying’ Rumors

    Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams isn't a fan of a lot of the trade rumors surrounding his name.

  • Raiders Named Among 2 Best Fits for 22-Year-Old Star QB in 2025

  • Ex-Raiders WR Signs Contract With Dolphins

  • Raiders Pushed to Make Run at All-Pro QB Who Could Be Free Agent in 2025

  • Davante Adams Reveals Raiders Move He Was ‘Not Happy About’ at All

  • Raiders Sign Ex-Chargers WR & Cut Young LB Due to Failed Physical

    The Las Vegas Raiders added another wide receiver to the roster but lost a young linebacker who isn't healthy enough to play.