Parker Kingston arrested: Top BYU receiver facing first-degree felony rape charge

BYU wide receiver Parker Kingston was arrested and charged with first-degree felony rape in Washington County, Utah. The charges are related to an alleged incident on February 23, 2025, in St. George, Utah. The investigation began after a 20-year-old woman reported being sexually assaulted by Kingston. The St. George Police Department collected digital and forensic evidence, conducted interviews, and submitted findings to the Washington County Attorney's Office.

Kingston, 21, is currently held without bail and will appear in Utah's 5th Judicial District Court on Friday. BYU athletics issued a statement acknowledging the arrest and stated its intent to cooperate with law enforcement, while citing privacy laws as a reason for not providing further comments.

Kingston, who led BYU with 66 receptions for 924 yards and five touchdowns in the 2025 season, had announced plans to return for his final college season. His arrest follows a previous incident involving former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff, who