BYU released statements saying it will cooperate with law enforcement but cannot comment further due to privacy laws.

A BYU football wide receiver, Parker Kingston, 21, has been charged with first-degree felony rape in Utah and is being held without bail in St. George, with his initial court appearance scheduled for this week.

The alleged assault is reported to have occurred on February 23, 2025, involving a 20-year-old woman, with prosecutors saying the investigation began in February of the prior year and relied on digital and forensic evidence and witness interviews.

Investigators gathered digital and forensic evidence before presenting the case to the Washington County Attorney’s Office, which filed the charge and is handling prosecution.

Kingston is portrayed as a standout player on a 12-2 BYU team, noted for his on-field contributions.

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Kingston did not immediately comment, and attempts to reach his family have not been answered; there is no clear information on whether he has legal counsel at this time.

BYU has declined to provide further comment due to privacy rules, and there is no information yet on Kingston’s attorney.

Social media posts showed Kingston at a BYU basketball game in February 2026 with an engagement ring on display, though those posts were later deleted.

Kingston is described as a redshirt junior with extensive contributions to BYU, and he was added to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office inmate roster on February 11.

Captioned sports photography links Kingston to a 75-yard touchdown reception against Arizona, underscoring his prominence before the arrest.