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

Conflicting Rumors on Raiders QB Draft Plans Emerge

Conflicting Rumors on Raiders QB Draft Plans Emerge

Christian Wilkins Reveals Why He Ditched Dolphins for Raiders

Christian Wilkins Reveals Why He Ditched Dolphins for Raiders

Ex-Raiders Starting CB Signs Contract With 49ers

Ex-Raiders Starting CB Signs Contract With 49ers

Legendary QB Not Opposed to NFL Return; Mentions Raiders as Possibility

Legendary QB Not Opposed to NFL Return; Mentions Raiders as Possibility

Trade Prediction Has Raiders Deal With Falcons to Land Highly-Touted QB

Trade Prediction Has Raiders Deal With Falcons to Land Highly-Touted QB

Aidan O’Connell Has Strong Response to Raiders Potentially Adding a QB

Aidan O’Connell Has Strong Response to Raiders Potentially Adding a QB

Little-Known NFL Rule Is Negatively Impacting Raiders Offseason

Little-Known NFL Rule Is Negatively Impacting Raiders Offseason

Mark Davis’ Opinion on Raiders Possibly Trading for QB Leaked to Media

Mark Davis’ Opinion on Raiders Possibly Trading for QB Leaked to Media

Raiders WR Davante Adams Hit With Dreaded Label

Raiders WR Davante Adams Hit With Dreaded Label

Ex-Raiders TE Darren Waller Reveals Honest Thoughts on Josh McDaniels

Ex-Raiders TE Darren Waller Reveals Honest Thoughts on Josh McDaniels

Jayden Daniels-Raiders Speculation Goes Wild After Teammate’s Cryptic Comments

Jayden Daniels-Raiders Speculation Goes Wild After Teammate’s Cryptic Comments

Raiders Warned Against Adding Award-Winning 22-Year-Old QB

Raiders Warned Against Adding Award-Winning 22-Year-Old QB

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Josh McDaniels

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Josh McDaniels

Raiders’ Jack Jones Stirs Controversy After Ripping Patriots Fans

Raiders’ Jack Jones Stirs Controversy After Ripping Patriots Fans

Derek Carr Reveals Biggest Goal for Matchup vs. Raiders in 2024

Derek Carr Reveals Biggest Goal for Matchup vs. Raiders in 2024

Raiders Cut Ties With Former 1st-Round Pick

Raiders Cut Ties With Former 1st-Round Pick

Raiders Predicted to Add QB Who Was Once Expected to Be No. 1 Pick

Raiders Predicted to Add QB Who Was Once Expected to Be No. 1 Pick

Ex-Raiders GM Mike Mayock Questions Mark Davis Decision

Ex-Raiders GM Mike Mayock Questions Mark Davis Decision

Raiders Urged to Add ‘Hidden Gem’ With 4.38 40-Yard Dash Speed

Raiders Urged to Add ‘Hidden Gem’ With 4.38 40-Yard Dash Speed

Wild Trade Proposal Would Land Raiders $258 Million Superstar QB

Wild Trade Proposal Would Land Raiders $258 Million Superstar QB

Derek Carr’s Brother Has Strong Words for Raiders HC Antonio Pierce

Derek Carr’s Brother Has Strong Words for Raiders HC Antonio Pierce

Raiders Star on Expiring Deal a ‘Lock’ for Contract Extension: Insider

Raiders Star on Expiring Deal a ‘Lock’ for Contract Extension: Insider

LeBron James’ Potential Retirement Timeline Leaked

LeBron James’ Potential Retirement Timeline Leaked

Ex-Raiders GM Mike Mayock Takes Subtle Shot at Derek Carr

Ex-Raiders GM Mike Mayock Takes Subtle Shot at Derek Carr

Proposed Trade Has Raiders Deal With Hated Rival to Land Top QB Target

Proposed Trade Has Raiders Deal With Hated Rival to Land Top QB Target

Raiders Hall of Famer Joins Deion Sanders’ Coaching Staff

Raiders Hall of Famer Joins Deion Sanders’ Coaching Staff

Ex-Lakers Champion & 4-Time All-Star Retires From NBA

Ex-Lakers Champion & 4-Time All-Star Retires From NBA

Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Sends Message on Christian Wilkins

Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Sends Message on Christian Wilkins

Raiders Pushed to Sign 2-Time NFL Interceptions Leader

Raiders Pushed to Sign 2-Time NFL Interceptions Leader

Comments From Antonio Pierce Could Hint at Davante Adams’ Raiders Future

Comments From Antonio Pierce Could Hint at Davante Adams’ Raiders Future