Ex- Bengals and Texas Receiver Jordan Shipley Severely Burned in Ranch Incident
Former Texas star and NFL receiver Jordan Shipley is hospitalized after sustaining serious burns in an incident on his ranch near his Texas hometown.
The Accident
According to a family statement, Shipley was operating a machine when it caught fire. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was not before he sustained severe burns over a large area of his body. He reached a ranch employee, who drove him to a local hospital. Subsequently, he was airlifted to a hospital in Austin, where he remains in critical but stable condition.
“Please pray for full healing and no infections or other issues on his journey back to health,” posted his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.
Severity of the Burns
It has been reported that Shipley suffered full-thickness burns to over one-fifth of his body. His brother noted that the primary risk at this stage is the threat of infection and lung complications.
Recalling Jordan Shipley's Career
Shipley earned Associated Press All-America honors while at Texas in 2009. During his college career, he recorded 248 receptions for 3,191 yards and 33 touchdowns. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in track for the university.
Drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he had stints with Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.
Personal Life
Jordan Shipley is married and father of two sons.
