Ex- Cincinnati Bengals and University of Texas Receiver Jordan Shipley Badly Injured in Ranch Accident
Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after suffering severe burns in an accident on his ranch near his Texas hometown.
Details of the Accident
According to a family statement, Shipley was using a piece of machinery when it caught fire. Although the 40-year-old was able to free himself, it was after he sustained severe burns over a significant portion of his body. He reached a ranch employee, who transported him to a local hospital. He was then care-flighted to a hospital in Austin, where he remains in serious but stable condition.
“Please pray for full healing and the prevention of infections and complications on his road to recovery,” posted his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.
Severity of the Burns
Reports indicate that Shipley received full-thickness burns to over one-fifth of his body. His brother noted that the main danger at this stage is the threat of infection and pneumonia.
A Look Back at Jordan Shipley's Career
Shipley received All-American honors while at Texas in 2009. As a collegiate athlete, he amassed 248 career catches for 3,191 yards and 33 touchdowns. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in 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 has two sons.
