BYU WR Parker Kingston charged with felony rape

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston has been charged with felony rape in Washington County. The charge stems from an incident that occurred in Feb. 2025.

According to police records, the 21-year-old was booked on Feb. 11 at approximately 3:37 p.m. He is being held without bond. He is scheduled for an initial appearance in court on Friday, Feb. 13, at 1:30 p.m. inside Utah’s Fifth District Court, per ABC4 in Provo.

Per law enforcement, the victim, a then-20-year-old, reported a sexual assault to officers at St. George Regional Hospital. The incident was first reported on Feb. 23, 2025.

The case was turned over to the Washington County Attorney’s Office following an investigation by the St. George Police Department. This included gathered digital and forensic evidence and conducting interviews. No additional details have been revealed as of this writing.

BYU Athletics has released a statement regarding Kingston’s arrest. Due to the nature of the charges, the program did not go in-depth.

“BYU became aware today of the arrest of Parker Kingston,” the statement reads. “The university takes any allegation very seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement. Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment.“

Kingston was a productive member of the BYU during the 2025 season. Despite the incident being investigated since Feb. 2025, Kingston went ahead with playing the entire year for the Cougars. During that stretch, he caught 66 passes for 924 yards and five touchdowns. In addition, Kingston rushed for 123 yards and three touchdowns while also returning a punt for a touchdown.

He’s spent four years as a member of the BYU football team and was expected to once again be the leading receiver for the Cougars in 2026. Kingston announced his intention to return to the program for his redshirt senior season last month.

BYU finished the season with a 12-2 season in 2025. The year concluded with a 25-21 win over Georgia Tech on Dec. 27.