BYU Football Player Arrested on Rape Charges

Wide receiver Parker Kingston faces first-degree felony rape allegations from 2025 incident

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston, 21, has been arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape following a months-long investigation in Washington County, Utah. The case began after a 20-year-old woman reported a sexual assault to police in February 2025. Kingston was BYU's leading receiver during the 2025 season.

Why it matters

This is the second high-profile sexual assault allegation involving a BYU football player within the past year, raising concerns about the university's handling of such cases and the culture within the football program.

The details

Investigators with the St. George Police Department collected digital and forensic evidence and interviewed those involved, along with additional witnesses. The findings were later reviewed by the Washington County Attorney's Office, which formally filed the charge against Kingston on Tuesday.

  • The alleged incident occurred on February 23, 2025.
  • Kingston was arrested on Wednesday afternoon.
  • Kingston is scheduled to make his first court appearance on Friday.

The players

Parker Kingston

A 21-year-old BYU wide receiver who was the team's leading receiver during the 2025 season.

St. George Police Department

The law enforcement agency that investigated the sexual assault allegation against Kingston.

Washington County Attorney's Office

The prosecutor's office that formally filed the first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Friday whether or not to allow Parker Kingston out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of sexual assault allegations involving college athletes and the need for universities to have robust policies and procedures in place to address such incidents and support victims.