🔗 Share this article Former Cincinnati Bengals and University of Texas Wide Receiver Jordan Shipley Badly Burned in Farm Accident Ex-University of Texas standout and professional football player Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after suffering severe burns in an incident on his ranch near Burnet, Texas. The Accident 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 sustained severe burns 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 critical but stable condition. “Please pray for full healing and the prevention of infections and complications on his road to recovery,” posted his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on social media. Extent of Burns Reports indicate that Shipley received third-degree burns to more than 20% of his body. Family members have stated that the main danger at this stage is the threat of infection and pneumonia. Recalling Jordan Shipley's Career Shipley received All-American honors with the Longhorns in 2009. As a collegiate athlete, he amassed 248 career catches for 3,191 yards and 33 touchdowns. He also ran track for the university. Selected in the third round of the 2010 draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he played for Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014. Personal Life Jordan Shipley is a husband and has two sons.