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

  • Heavy on Raiders Hub

    The latest updates on all things Las Vegas Raiders, including updates, highlights and the biggest rumors.

  • Maxx Crosby & Gardner Minshew Call Out Raiders Doubters After Ravens Win

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Pleads With Tua Tagovailoa to Retire From NFL

  • Raiders Turned Down Trade Offer From Rival for Key Offensive Playmaking: Report

  • 5 QBs Who Could Play for the Raiders Next Season

  • Raiders Sign Former Jaguars 1st-Round Pick to Replace Injured DEs: Report

    The Las Vegas Raiders are adding a former highly-touted pass rusher to the roster amid a slew of injuries to the defensive line.

  • Someone From Jets Told Insider They Need to Trade Star Pass Rusher to Raiders

  • Davante Adams Gets Brutally Honest About Raiders Offense After Week 1 Loss

  • Raiders Urged to Sign Former USC Standout DE Amid Injury Issues

  • Raiders’ Antonio Pierce Explains Controversial Punt Decision vs. Chargers

  • Raiders Sign Malcolm Koonce Replacement; Drop Major Update on Starting DE

    The Las Vegas Raiders had to sign a Malcolm Koonce replacement following the news of the defensive end's injury status.

  • Jim Harbaugh Sends Eye-Opening Message on Raiders QB Gardner Minshew

  • Antonio Pierce Drops Brutal Injury News on Emerging Raiders Star

  • Raiders Floated as Trade Destination for Former Pro Bowler if Current QBs Flop

  • Davante Adams Has Strong Words for DeSean Jackson Over Recent Comments

  • Raiders Urged to Sign Pro Bowler as New RB1 in 2025

  • Ex-Raiders 3rd-Round Pick Byron Young Shares Strong Response to Getting Cut

  • Blockbuster Trade Proposal Sends Davante Adams to NFC for 23-Year-Old Speedster

  • Raiders Could Already Be Considering Trading Former 1st-Round Pick: Analyst

  • Calls for Raiders to Go After Shedeur Sanders Grow After Dynamic Performance

    The Las Vegas Raiders could be the perfect fit for Colorado quarterback Shedeur Sanders in next year's draft.

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Former Starting CB After Disappointing Offseason

  • Josh Jacobs Reveals Which Raiders Rival He Refused to Sign With

  • Raiders Land Former Giants CB; Add Ex-Bills WR Who Is Converting to TE

  • Raiders Pivot & Cut Former 3rd-Round After He Initially Made 53-Man Roster

  • Raiders Snag Promising Ex-Chargers DB & Athletic Ex-Colts DT off Waivers

    The Las Vegas Raiders added two rookies off of waivers following cut day while also not having any of their players claimed.

  • Proposed Trade Has Raiders Gamble on Young QB With Upside

  • Impressive WR & Rookie QB Among Raiders’ Most Notable Roster Cuts

  • Raiders Cut Ties With QB Among Several Other Roster Moves

  • Raiders Could Be Sneaky Destination for Star WR Seeking Massive New Contract

  • 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.