Ex- Bengals and Texas Receiver Jordan Shipley Badly Burned in Ranch Accident
Former Texas star and NFL receiver Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after suffering severe burns in an incident on his property near Burnet, Texas.
The Tragic Event
Per a release from his family, Shipley was using a piece of machinery when it caught fire. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was after he suffered major burn injuries over a large area of his body. He reached a ranch employee, who transported him to a nearby medical facility. Subsequently, he was airlifted to Austin, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
âWe ask for prayers for a complete recovery and no infections or other issues on his journey back to health,â wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.
Extent of Burns
It has been reported that Shipley received third-degree burns to more than 20% of his body. Family members have stated that the primary risk at this stage is the threat of infection and pneumonia.
A Look Back at Jordan Shipley's Football Journey
Shipley earned Associated Press All-America honors while at Texas in 2009. During his college career, he amassed 248 career catches for over 3,000 receiving yards and 33 touchdowns. He also ran track for the university.
Selected in the third round of the 2010 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he had stints with multiple NFL teams over three seasons. His retirement came in 2014.
Family Man
Jordan Shipley is a husband and father of two sons.
