BYU Star Wide Receiver Charged with Felony Rape No Longer a Student

Parker Kingston, 21, was arrested this week following a yearlong investigation into an alleged assault last February.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Brigham Young University has confirmed that standout wide receiver Parker Kingston is no longer a student at the Utah private school after he was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge. Kingston, 21, made his initial court appearance on Friday in St. George, where prosecutors say a 20-year-old woman told officers that Kingston assaulted her at her home last February.

Why it matters

The arrest of a high-profile student-athlete on serious criminal charges raises concerns about campus safety, accountability, and the university's response to allegations of sexual violence. BYU has faced scrutiny in the past over its handling of sexual assault cases involving students.

The details

According to prosecutors, the 20-year-old woman reported the alleged assault to police last February. Detectives then spent over a year collecting digital and forensic evidence and interviewing witnesses before arresting Kingston this week. He has been charged with first-degree felony rape.

  • Kingston was arrested this week following a yearlong investigation.
  • The alleged assault occurred in February of last year, when the victim was 20 years old.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old former standout wide receiver at Brigham Young University who was arrested this week on a first-degree felony rape charge.

Jerry Jaeger

The Washington County Attorney who is prosecuting the case against Parker Kingston.

Brigham Young University

The private Utah university where Parker Kingston was previously enrolled as a student-athlete before being arrested on rape charges.

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What’s next

Kingston is scheduled to appear in court again next week, where a judge will decide whether to grant him bail as the case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing challenges universities face in addressing allegations of sexual violence involving student-athletes, and the need for thorough investigations and accountability measures to protect campus communities.