Texas Longhorns football great Jordan Shipley has been hospitalized after an accident on his ranch.
The Brief
Former Texas Longhorns football player Jordan Shipley has been hospitalized following an accident on his ranch, reportedly suffering severe burns after a machine caught on fire. His current condition is critical but stable.
What we know
Jordan Shipley was operating a machine on his ranch near Burnet when it caught fire, causing him severe burns. He was initially driven to a local hospital before being airlifted to Austin for further medical care. His family has released a statement confirming he is in critical but stable condition, indicating serious injuries that require ongoing medical attention while offering reassurance about his immediate stability.
The backstory
Jordan Shipley, currently 40 years old, holds the record as the Texas Longhorns football program's all-time leading receiver. His impressive collegiate career culminated in Associated Press All-America honors in 2009, having accumulated 248 career receptions for a total of 3,191 yards and 33 touchdowns. Following his successful college tenure, Shipley was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. He went on to play three seasons in the National Football League, representing the Cincinnati Bengals, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Jacksonville Jaguars, before retiring from professional football.
