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 Lose 7th Free Agent as Young CB Signs With Eagles

    The Las Vegas Raiders let another player from last year's roster walk in free agency as the team retools the roster.

  • 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

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

    The former highly-paid Las Vegas Raiders offensive lineman is signing a contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.

  • 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

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

    The Las Vegas Raiders head coach revealed his impressions of Christian Wilkins and Gardner Minshew after they signed with the team.

  • 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

  • Ex-Raiders $72 Million Free Agent Bust Signs With Contender: Report

  • Ex-Raiders Free Agent Lineman Lands $3.75 Million Contract

  • Raiders WR Davante Adams Has Strong Words for Josh Jacobs

  • Gardner Minshew Reveals if He Was Promised Raiders Starting QB Job

  • Raiders Pushed to Trade for Dynamic 25-Year-Old QB Despite FA Moves

    The Las Vegas Raiders could still swing a trade for a young quarterback despite signing Gardner Minshew in free agency.

  • Gardner Minshew Sends Message on Raiders DE Maxx Crosby

  • Christian Wilkins Breaks Silence on Raiders Signing With Viral Message

  • Dez Bryant Thinks Recently Cut Star WR Should Sign With Raiders

  • Former Raiders 1st-Round Pick Lands With 3rd Team

  • Former All-Pro QB Wanted to Join Raiders Before Signing Elsewhere: Insider

    A big-name quarterback was seriously interested in joining the Las Vegas Raiders but the feeling wasn't mutual.

  • Raiders Strike Deal With Award-Winning TE to Replace Austin Hooper: Report

  • Raiders Cut Ties With Fan Favorite to Save $8 Million in Salary Cap

  • Raiders’ Maxx Crosby Shares Strong Reaction to Josh Jacobs News

  • Raiders Make Final Decision on $72 Million Free Agent Bust

  • Raiders Lose Homegrown Starter to $9.25 Million Contract: Report

    The former Las Vegas Raiders defender has landed a decent-sized contract with a Super Bowl contender in free agency.