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

Ex-Raiders Sack Leader Signs $10.5 Million Contract With Bears: Report

Ex-Raiders Sack Leader Signs $10.5 Million Contract With Bears: Report

Lakers Pushed to Sign 6-Time All-Star Free Agent

Lakers Pushed to Sign 6-Time All-Star Free Agent

Raiders Lose RB for 2023 Season Due to Injury

Raiders Lose RB for 2023 Season Due to Injury

Raiders Bring Back Veteran for 3rd Time

Raiders Bring Back Veteran for 3rd Time

NFL Hall of Famer Calls out Raiders Over Handling of Derek Carr

NFL Hall of Famer Calls out Raiders Over Handling of Derek Carr

Raiders Linked to Ex-Cowboys $68 Million Star: Report

Raiders Linked to Ex-Cowboys $68 Million Star: Report

Proposed Trade Has Raiders Send Josh Jacobs to NFC for 2 Draft Picks

Proposed Trade Has Raiders Send Josh Jacobs to NFC for 2 Draft Picks

Raiders Sign Super Bowl-Winning Ex-Chiefs LB: Report

Raiders Sign Super Bowl-Winning Ex-Chiefs LB: Report

Raiders Cut Former 1st-Round Pick, Re-Sign 24-Year-Old QB

Raiders Cut Former 1st-Round Pick, Re-Sign 24-Year-Old QB

Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow Responds to Trade Rumors

Raiders WR Hunter Renfrow Responds to Trade Rumors

Trade Proposal Lands Raiders Dynamic Young QB in Need of Fresh Start

Trade Proposal Lands Raiders Dynamic Young QB in Need of Fresh Start

Former Raiders 1st-Round Pick Signing With XFL Team in ‘Complex Situation’

Former Raiders 1st-Round Pick Signing With XFL Team in ‘Complex Situation’

Insider Guarantees Raiders Star Will Force Trade to Reunite With Ex-Teammate

Insider Guarantees Raiders Star Will Force Trade to Reunite With Ex-Teammate

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Message on Jimmy Garoppolo

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Message on Jimmy Garoppolo

Derek Carr’s Daughter Gave Hilarious Raiders Shoutout at Saints Practice

Derek Carr’s Daughter Gave Hilarious Raiders Shoutout at Saints Practice

Josh Jacobs Responds to Reported Contract Offer Received From Raiders

Josh Jacobs Responds to Reported Contract Offer Received From Raiders

Lakers Sign Rookie Forward, Waive Young Sharpshooter

Lakers Sign Rookie Forward, Waive Young Sharpshooter

Former Raiders DE Signs Contract With Giants

Former Raiders DE Signs Contract With Giants

Proposed Trade Sends Raiders’ $10 Million Pro Bowler to Super Bowl Contender

Proposed Trade Sends Raiders’ $10 Million Pro Bowler to Super Bowl Contender

Josh McDaniels Has Eye-Opening Statement on Hunter Renfrow Amid Trade Rumors

Josh McDaniels Has Eye-Opening Statement on Hunter Renfrow Amid Trade Rumors

Raiders Release QB & CB, Re-Sign Veteran DL

Raiders Release QB & CB, Re-Sign Veteran DL

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels Breaks Silence on Josh Jacobs Rumors

Raiders HC Josh McDaniels Breaks Silence on Josh Jacobs Rumors

Raiders Announce Re-Signing of 28-Year-Old Defensive End

Raiders Announce Re-Signing of 28-Year-Old Defensive End

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Shares Strong Reaction to Marcus Peters Signing

Raiders DE Maxx Crosby Shares Strong Reaction to Marcus Peters Signing

Raiders Strike Deal With 4-Time All-Pro Free Agent: Report

Raiders Strike Deal With 4-Time All-Pro Free Agent: Report

Kirk Cousins Sends Strong Message on Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Kirk Cousins Sends Strong Message on Raiders QB Jimmy Garoppolo

Young Superstar QB’s Visit to Raiders Stadium Raises Eyebrows

Young Superstar QB’s Visit to Raiders Stadium Raises Eyebrows

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Josh Jacobs

Raiders WR Davante Adams Sends Strong Message on Josh Jacobs

Ex-Lakers Guard Signs Contract With Eastern Conference Team: Report

Ex-Lakers Guard Signs Contract With Eastern Conference Team: Report

Raiders Could Make ‘Cold-Blooded Move’ With Josh Jacobs: Insider

Raiders Could Make ‘Cold-Blooded Move’ With Josh Jacobs: Insider