Former Cincinnati Bengals and Texas Wide Receiver Jordan Shipley Severely Injured in Farm Accident
Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is hospitalized after suffering serious burns in an incident on his ranch near his Texas hometown.
The Tragic Event
According to a family statement, Shipley was operating a machine when it caught fire. Although the 40-year-old was able to free himself, it was after he suffered major burn injuries over a large area of his body. He was able to get to one of his workers, who transported him to a nearby medical facility. Subsequently, he was airlifted to a hospital in Austin, where he is in serious but stable condition.
“Please pray for full healing and the prevention of infections and complications on his journey back to health,” posted his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on Instagram.
Severity of the 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 the threat of infection and lung complications.
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. A dual-sport athlete, he also competed in track for the university.
Drafted in the third round of the 2010 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he had stints with multiple NFL teams over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.
Personal Life
Jordan Shipley is married and father of two sons.
