> At a Glance
> – Former Texas Longhorns and NFL wideout Jordan Shipley, 40, suffered severe burns Tuesday on his Burnet, Texas ranch
> – A machine he was operating caught fire; he was flown to Austin in critical but stable condition
> – Family statement confirms hospitalization; no further details released
> – Why it matters: The popular ex-Bengals receiver faces a lengthy recovery just as fans remember his standout 2009 All-America season
A ranch accident near his Central Texas hometown has left former Texas star and NFL receiver Jordan Shipley hospitalized with extensive burns, according to a family statement released Wednesday.
Incident Details
Emergency crews responded Tuesday after a piece of equipment Shipley was using ignited at the property outside Burnet. He was driven to a local hospital, then airlifted to an Austin trauma center where doctors list him in critical but stable condition.
- Age: 40
- Location: Burnet, Texas ranch
- Transport: Ground ambulance, then medical-flight to Austin
Football Legacy
Shipley’s college résumé ranks among the best in Longhorns history:
| Statistic | Value |
|---|---|
| Career catches | 248 |
| Receiving yards | 3,191 |
| Touchdowns | 33 |
| Honors | 2009 AP All-America |
Cincinnati drafted the sure-handed receiver in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft. Over three seasons with the Bengals, Jaguars and Buccaneers he recorded:
- 79 receptions
- 858 receiving yards
- 4 touchdowns
Key Takeaways
- Shipley remains in critical but stable condition after Tuesday’s equipment fire
- Family asks for privacy as medical teams in Austin manage his burn injuries
- Fans recall his clutch performances that helped Texas reach the 2009 BCS title game
Support messages have flooded social media as the football community awaits further updates on his recovery.
