Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is hospitalized after sustaining serious burns in an incident on his ranch near Burnet, Texas.
Details of the Tragic Event
According to a family statement, Shipley was using a piece of machinery when it ignited. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was after 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 is in serious but stable condition.
“We ask for prayers for a complete recovery and no infections or other issues on his journey back to health,” posted his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on Instagram.
Extent of Burns
It has been reported that Shipley suffered third-degree burns to over one-fifth of his body. Family members have stated that the main danger at this stage is infection and lung complications.
Recalling Jordan Shipley's Football Journey
Shipley earned Associated Press All-America honors with the Longhorns in 2009. During his college career, he recorded 248 career catches for 3,191 yards and 33 scores. He also ran track for the university.
Selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Bengals, he had stints with Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. His retirement came in 2014.
Personal Life
Jordan Shipley is a husband and has two sons.
