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

  • New Prediction From Insider Has Raiders Land Star Dual-Threat QB

    The Las Vegas Raiders need more athleticism at quarterback and there could be one option available to them at No. 13 in the draft.

  • Raiders Could Trade for DE Projected to Get $143 Million Contract

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Delivers Strong Statement on Jayden Daniels

  • Proposed Trade Sends Raiders Starting CB With 4.38 40-Yard Dash Speed

  • Raiders HC Antonio Pierce Has Strong Words for Aidan O’Connell

  • All-Pro WR Raises Eyebrows After Seemingly Quoting Raiders’ Antonio Pierce

    The star wide receiver could want a new team and has a strong connection to Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce.

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Sends Eye-Opening Message on J.J. McCarthy

  • Raiders Listed as Fit for Former Comeback Player of the Year QB

  • Antonio Pierce Reveals Raiders Move He Didn’t Like: ‘I Made It Known’

  • Raiders Have ‘Sincere Interest’ in Adding Star QB With ‘Rare’ Skill Set: Insider

  • Proposed Trade Has Raiders Move up 9 Spots in the Draft

    The Las Vegas Raiders are likely considering moving up in the draft and the Arizona Cardinals are one team to keep an eye on.

  • Raiders Slammed for Overpaying $25 Million Free Agent

  • Raiders Re-Sign Nephew of NFL Hall of Famer

  • Trade Proposal Has Raiders Deal 3 Picks to Land Franchise QB

  • Maxx Crosby Reveals 1 Team He’d Play for if Not for Raiders

  • Raiders Lose 7th Free Agent as Young CB Signs With Eagles

  • Raiders Ripped for Handing Out 1 of ‘Worst Contracts’ of Free Agency

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Seen Chatting With Star Prospect in Viral Clip

  • Jimmy Garoppolo Makes First Comments Since Getting Cut by Raiders

  • Charles Woodson Endorses Raiders Adding 21-Year-Old QB With High Ceiling

    The Las Vegas Raiders legend knows his former team needs a quarterback and he has a player in mind who would be a fit.

  • Controversial Ex-Raiders Pro Bowler Signing With Bengals: Report

  • Former Scout Predicts Raiders to Draft Award-Winning QB Despite FA Moves

  • Raiders Sign Vet RB as Potential Josh Jacobs Replacement

  • Ex-Raiders Pro Bowler & Team Captain Signing With Rival

  • Raiders Linked to All-Pro CB & Ex-Vikings Starting RB

    The Las Vegas Raiders are hosting visits with a couple of notable free agents at positions of need on the roster.

  • Antonio Pierce Breaks Silence on Gardner Minshew & Christian Wilkins Signings

  • Raiders Starter Chooses LV Contract Over Reuniting With Former Team

  • Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Sends Message on Jayden Daniels

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Has Raiders Land $97 Million Star CB

  • Raiders Bringing Back Key Free Agent on 1-Year Contract: Report

    The Las Vegas Raiders are bringing back one of their top free agents that hit the open market this offseason.