Parker Kingston no longer member of BYU football team, Brigham Young student
Feb 13, 2026, 6:58 PM
Parker Kingston is no longer part of the BYU football program or Brigham Young University. (Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
(Rio Giancarlo, Deseret News)
PROVO, Utah – Parker Kingston has been dismissed from the BYU football team and Brigham Young University.
The university issued a statement on Friday night to KSL Sports, hours after Kingston made his first appearance in court, where he is facing charges of first-degree felony rape.
Parker Kingston is no longer a student at Brigham Young University or a member of the BYU football team
“As of Friday, Parker Kingston is no longer a student at Brigham Young University and is no longer a member of the BYU football team,” Brigham Young University said in the statement.
Along with noting Kingston’s status with the university and the football program, Brigham Young University also said in its statement on Friday night the following:
“University administration and athletic administration, including BYU Head Coach Kalani Sitake, were only made aware of the investigation and allegations after Kingston’s arrest this past Wednesday, Feb. 11.”
Kingston appeared in court for the first time on Friday
During Friday’s court appearance, where Kingston was seen on video virtually from Washington County Jail, the judge outlined the charges Kingston faced. The judge stated that the allegations and charges date back to conduct involving an alleged victim on February 23, 2025.
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Kingston was granted bail on Friday, subject to wearing an ankle monitor.
All of this comes two days after Kingston was arrested on Wednesday and booked into Washington County jail in St. George.
The position on bail for Kingston from the alleged victim and the county attorney’s office was a cash-for-bond bail with certain conditions.
The cash-for-bond bail was $100,000, which can be satisfied with $10,000 in cash.
Among the conditions set for Kingston’s bail are no contact with the alleged victim and no contact with any third party or potential witnesses. A GPS ankle monitor was also agreed upon to ensure no appearances in Washington County, unless appearing in court.
Also, no social media usage while the case is pending. Kingston doesn’t have to delete his profiles or content, but he’s not allowed to have social media apps on his phone, the judge stated.
Kingston was BYU football’s leading receiver with 924 yards on 66 receptions for a BYU team that finished 12-2 during the 2025 season.
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