Former Cincinnati Bengals and University of 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 severe burns in an incident on his property near his Texas hometown.
The Accident
Per a release from his family, 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 significant portion of his body. He reached a ranch employee, who transported him to a nearby medical facility. He was then care-flighted to Austin, where he is in serious but stable condition.
“Please pray for full healing and no infections or other issues on his journey back to health,” wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media.
Severity of the Injuries
It has been reported that Shipley received full-thickness burns to over one-fifth of his body. His brother noted that the primary risk at this stage is infection and pneumonia.
A Look Back at Jordan Shipley's Football Journey
Shipley received Associated Press All-America honors with the Longhorns in 2009. During his college career, he recorded 248 career catches for over 3,000 receiving 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 Bengals, he had stints with multiple NFL teams over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014.
Family Man
Jordan Shipley is married and father of two sons.
