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 Pushed to Pursue All-Pro WR to Replace Davante Adams

    The Las Vegas Raiders are going to need to upgrade the wide receiver room in the offseason and could go after a veteran.

  • Calls for Raiders to Fire Antonio Pierce Starting to Heat Up

  • Maxx Crosby Hints at 2 QBs He’s Hoping to Team up With on Raiders

  • Trade Pitch Has Raiders Land 24-Year-Old Former 1st-Round Pick WR

  • Raiders CB Jack Jones Has Strong Words for Patrick Mahomes

  • Cardinals Sign Ex-Raiders QB to Replace Desmond Ridder

    The Arizona Cardinals decided to bring in a former Raiders quarterback after Las Vegas poached one of theirs.

  • Raiders Urged to Sign Speedy Former 2nd-Round Pick WR

  • Raiders Poach Former Highly Touted Starting QB From Cardinals: Report

  • Former No. 1 Pick Among 3 Possible QB Replacements for Aidan O’Connell

  • Raiders TE Brock Bowers Makes NFL History

  • Raiders Sign Vet WR Who Holds Unique Record to Take Davante Adams’ Roster Spot

    The Las Vegas Raiders added another wide receiver to the active roster following the Davante Adams trade to the New York Jets.

  • Raiders QB Aidan O’Connell Is Making History for the Wrong Reason

  • Ex-Raider Davante Adams Dragged for Sudden Injury Recovery

  • Trade Proposal Has Raiders Send Pro Bowler Back to Former Team for RB

  • Raiders’ Mark Davis Has Strong Words for Antonio Pierce

  • Predicted Trade Has Raiders Deal Picks to Land Exciting Dual-Threat QB

  • Davante Adams’ Reaction to Trade News Is Sure to Annoy Raiders Fans

  • Trade Offer Raiders Turned Down for $94 Million Star Revealed: Report

  • Maxx Crosby Has Strong Response to Video of Him Shoving Raiders Coach

  • Major Twist in Raiders’ Davante Adams Trade Saga Leaked

    The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver wanted a trade but things appear to be getting a bit more complicated as the team remains patient.

  • Raiders Predicted to Make Another QB Change During 2024 Season

  • Raiders Predicted to Add Historic Record-Breaking RB

  • Aidan O’Connell Sends Strong Message on Gardner Minshew Amid Benching

  • Raiders Sign Recently Cut Ex-Bengals 3rd-Round Pick, Poach Patriots OL

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Turns Heads With Message on Davante Adams

    The Las Vegas Raiders head coach had a much different tone when talking about star wide receiver Davante Adams.

  • Antonio Pierce Announces Final Decision on Raiders Starting QB

  • Raiders Get Devastating Injury News on $110 Million Star: Report

  • Could Raiders Swing an Aaron Rodgers Trade With Jets in Disarray?

  • Maxx Crosby Goes Off in Postgame Rant, Breaks Silence on Davante Adams Rumors

  • Wild Trade Proposal Swaps Davante Adams for Star WR With Unique Skillset

    The Las Vegas Raiders would be able to get a star wide receiver back in this trade, which could be a win-win for both sides.