Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after sustaining severe burns in an incident on his ranch near his Texas hometown.
The Accident
According to a family statement, Shipley was using a machine when it caught fire. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was after he sustained severe burns over a large area of his body. He was able to get to one of his workers, who drove him to a nearby medical facility. Subsequently, he was airlifted to Austin, where he is in critical but stable condition.
“Please pray for full healing and no infections or other issues on his road to recovery,” wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.
Severity of the Injuries
It has been reported that Shipley suffered full-thickness burns to more than 20% of his body. His brother noted that the primary risk at this stage is infection and lung complications.
A Look Back at Jordan Shipley's Football Journey
Shipley earned All-American honors while at Texas in 2009. During his college career, he recorded 248 receptions for 3,191 yards and 33 scores. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in track for the university.
Selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Bengals, he played for Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.
Family Man
Jordan Shipley is married and has two sons.
