BYU Football Player Arrested on Felony Rape Charge

Parker Kingston faces allegations of sexual assault from 2025 incident in St. George, Utah.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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A star wide receiver on the Brigham Young University football team, Parker Kingston, has been arrested on a first-degree felony rape charge. The charge stems from a sexual assault report made by a 20-year-old woman who says Kingston sexually assaulted her in February 2025 in St. George, Utah. Kingston has been booked into a Washington County jail and is being held without bail as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

This case raises serious concerns about sexual assault allegations involving student-athletes and the need for thorough investigations to ensure justice is served. It also highlights the ongoing challenges universities face in addressing sexual misconduct on campus.

The details

According to prosecutors, the 20-year-old woman reported the alleged sexual assault to police while being treated at a hospital in St. George in 2025. Investigators say they have gathered digital and forensic evidence linking Kingston to the incident, and have interviewed witnesses. Kingston, a junior at BYU studying business, is considered one of the top players on the football team, known for his versatility in scoring touchdowns in multiple ways.

  • The alleged sexual assault incident occurred on February 23, 2025 in St. George, Utah.
  • Kingston was arrested in connection with the case on February 12, 2026.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old junior wide receiver on the Brigham Young University football team, known for his versatility in scoring touchdowns in multiple ways.

20-year-old woman

The alleged victim who reported the sexual assault to police in 2025 while receiving treatment at a hospital in St. George, Utah.

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What they’re saying

“BYU became aware today of the arrest of Parker Kingston.”

— BYU Athletics (ABC4 Utah)

“The university takes any allegation very seriously, and will cooperate with law enforcement.”

— BYU Athletics (ABC4 Utah)

What’s next

Kingston is due to make his first appearance in Utah's Fifth Judicial District Court on the afternoon of February 13. Prosecutors are asking anyone with information related to the alleged sexual assault to contact the Washington County Attorney's Office.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations involving student-athletes and the need for universities to have robust policies and procedures in place to thoroughly investigate such claims and ensure justice is served, while also protecting the rights of all involved.