Parker Kingston, BYU football: Authorities charge receiver; school says he’s no longer enrolled

Parker Kingston, a wide receiver for BYU football, has been charged in Utah with first-degree felony rape tied to an alleged incident in February 2025, and the university has since said he is no longer a student. The case moved quickly this week from arrest to an initial court appearance, with a judge setting release conditions as investigators and attorneys begin the next phase of the legal process.

The charge and the school’s confirmation of Kingston’s enrollment status have created immediate uncertainty around BYU’s roster heading into the next season, while the criminal case proceeds on its own timetable in Washington County.

What happened and where things stand

Prosecutors filed a first-degree felony rape charge against Kingston after a months-long investigation into a complaint from a woman who was 20 at the time. The allegation centers on an encounter at her home in St. George, Utah, in late February 2025.

Kingston has denied wrongdoing through his legal team, describing the sexual activity as consensual. The accuser has said she did not consent and told investigators she asked him to stop. Those competing accounts are now the central issue the court will evaluate as evidence is presented.

As of Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 (ET), there has been no trial and no conviction. The case remains at the early court stage, with future hearings scheduled.

Court hearing, bail, and restrictions

Kingston made an initial court appearance on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026 (ET). A judge set bail at $100,000 and imposed conditions that include restrictions on contact with the accuser and potential witnesses, and requirements designed to reduce risk while the case moves forward.

Conditions described in court include GPS monitoring and geographic limits on where he may travel, with exceptions tied to court obligations. The court’s rulings at this stage are not findings of guilt; they are meant to manage risk and ensure court attendance while the prosecution and defense prepare.

The next scheduled court date is Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2026 (ET).

Evidence investigators say they collected

Authorities have said the case was built after a yearlong investigation that included interviews and the collection of digital and forensic evidence. Specific details about what that evidence shows have not been fully laid out publicly, and key materials are likely to be addressed more directly in court filings and hearings.

In cases of this type, the court process typically turns on the credibility of accounts, the timeline of events, and corroborating material such as messages, location data, medical documentation, and witness testimony—if any of it exists and is admissible.

BYU’s response and roster impact

After Kingston’s arrest and court appearance, BYU stated that he is no longer enrolled at the university. The school did not provide further detail on whether he was expelled, withdrew, or left under other circumstances, and it cited privacy obligations in limiting comment.

From a football standpoint, Kingston’s departure removes a high-volume target from BYU’s offense. In the most recent season, he led the team in receiving production and was a major special-teams contributor, making him one of the most visible skill players in the program.

Who Parker Kingston is on the field

Kingston emerged as BYU’s top receiver during the 2025 season, posting 66 receptions for 924 yards and five receiving touchdowns. He also contributed on the ground and in the return game, adding to his profile as a multi-use offensive weapon.

Special teams were a major part of his value: he became known for explosive punt returns, including long touchdown runs that swung momentum in key moments. That combination—high-volume receiving plus return production—made him one of BYU’s most recognizable playmakers.

What comes next

The immediate next step is procedural: court hearings where the judge addresses pretrial matters and the parties argue about evidence, timelines, and conditions. The prosecution will need to meet the high burden required in a criminal case, while the defense will challenge the allegations and the reliability of evidence.

Key takeaways

• Kingston faces a first-degree felony rape charge tied to an alleged incident in February 2025.

• A judge set $100,000 bail with strict release conditions on Feb. 13, 2026 (ET).

• BYU says Kingston is no longer a student, creating immediate roster implications.

• The next scheduled court date is Feb. 25, 2026 (ET).

For BYU football, the athletic questions—who replaces a leading receiver and return threat—are now secondary to the legal process, which will determine the next definitive milestones in the case.