Parker Kingston Gives BYU a Game-Breaking Weapon
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RELATED: Hans & Scotty’s 2025 60 In 60 List
Kingston’s highlights scream big plays, but Sitake says it’s his grind and technique that let him excel anywhere BYU needs him.

“His work ethic at such a young age is special,” Sitake said. “He came in, took ownership, and has been huge in the slot. Plus, he’s an underrated blocker.”

Sitake teased more return duties for the Roy High product in 2025.

“We want him on more returns and kickoffs. He’s fast, athletic, and complete. Can’t wait to see the plays he’ll make this year.”

About BYU’s Parker Kingston
At Roy H.S., Kingston starred everywhere — QB, RB, WR, and returner. His career: 187-of-314 passing for 2,649 yards, 24 TDs; 232 rushes for 2,136 yards, 33 TDs; 34 catches for 542 yards, 5 TDs; plus 5 kick returns for 256 yards, 2 TDs, and 5 punt returns for 91 yards.

He led 6A with 18 rushing TDs as a senior after ranking third with 15 the year before.

As a 2023 redshirt freshman, he caught 19 passes for 207 yards and a TD, and threw two more scores on gadget plays.

In 2024, he became BYU’s first player since 1996 with two punt return TDs in a season, and just the sixth ever.

He won Big 12 Special Teams Player of the Week on Sept. 21 after a wild punt return TD in a 38-9 rout of ranked Kansas State. He capped the year with a career game vs. Colorado in the Alamo Bowl — 126 all-purpose yards and 102 punt return yards in a 36-14 win.

Overall, Kingston had 13 receptions for 196 yards and a TD, a 33-yard TD pass, and two special teams scores in 2024.

What is the 60 in 60?
Hans and Scotty rank Utah’s top college football players yearly in their 60 in 60 list.

Final rankings drop after the 2025 season.