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

Parker Kingston, 21, arrested after a year-long investigation into alleged assault of 20-year-old woman last February

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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Brigham Young University announced 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, was released on a $100,000 bond with $10,000 cash paid to the court, and ordered to have no contact with his accuser or potential witnesses, stay off social media, and wear a GPS ankle monitor.

Why it matters

BYU has a strict honor code that prohibits all sexual relations outside of marriage, and violations can lead to suspension or dismissal for student-athletes. This case raises questions about how the university handles serious allegations against high-profile players and the broader issue of sexual assault on college campuses.

The details

Prosecutors say a 20-year-old woman told officers that Kingston assaulted her at her home last February. Detectives collected digital and forensic evidence and interviewed witnesses over the course of a year-long investigation before Kingston's arrest this week. Kingston told police the sexual activity was consensual, but the woman said she had made clear she did not want to have sex with him and told him to stop several times.

  • Kingston was arrested this week following a year-long investigation.
  • Kingston made his initial court appearance on Friday, February 14, 2026.
  • Kingston is expected to make his next court appearance on February 25, 2026.

The players

Parker Kingston

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

Jerry Jaeger

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

John Walton

The judge who presided over Kingston's initial court appearance and set his bond conditions.

Cara Tangaro

The defense attorney representing Parker Kingston.

Jon McBride

A spokesperson for Brigham Young University.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on February 25, 2026 whether to allow Parker Kingston to remain released on bond or to revoke his bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the complex issues surrounding sexual assault allegations on college campuses, especially when they involve high-profile student-athletes. It raises questions about how universities like BYU handle such serious allegations and the broader need for stronger policies and support systems to address sexual violence.