Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after sustaining severe burns in an incident on his property near Burnet, Texas.
The Tragic Event
According to a family statement, Shipley was operating a piece of machinery when it ignited. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was after he suffered major burn injuries over a significant portion of his body. He was able to get to one of his workers, who drove him to a local hospital. Subsequently, he was airlifted to 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,” wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on Instagram.
Severity of the Injuries
Reports indicate that Shipley received third-degree 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 with the Longhorns in 2009. During his college career, he amassed 248 receptions for over 3,000 receiving yards and 33 scores. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in track for the university.
Drafted in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Bengals, he had stints with multiple NFL teams over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.
Personal Life
Jordan Shipley is a husband and has two sons.
