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Burnet, TX – Former University of Texas football star and Burnet High School legend, Jordan Shipley, is in critical but stable condition following a serious accident on his ranch near Burnet on Tuesday.
Shipley’s family released a statement through the Longhorns, detailing the incident. “Jordan was involved in an accident this afternoon near his hometown of Burnet,” the statement read. “The machine he was operating on his ranch caught fire, and although he managed to get out, it was not before sustaining severe burns on his body in the process.”
According to the family, Shipley was able to reach one of his ranch workers, who transported him to a local hospital. He was subsequently care-flighted to Austin, where he is currently receiving medical attention. Initial reports from Bobby Burton of On Texas Football indicate that Shipley sustained third-degree burns on over 20% of his body.
Shipley, 40, is a familiar name to Texas football fans. He played under his father, Bob Shipley, at Burnet High School, where he achieved the second-most receiving yards (5,424) and receiving touchdowns (73) in Texas high school football history.
After redshirting his first two seasons at the University of Texas due to injuries, Shipley became a standout wide receiver for the Longhorns from 2006 to 2009. His final season in 2009 saw him earn All-American honors, recording an impressive 116 catches for 1,485 yards and 13 touchdowns, in addition to two punt return touchdowns. That season culminated in the Longhorns’ appearance in the BCS national title game against Alabama.
Following his collegiate career, Shipley was a third-round pick by the Cincinnati Bengals in the 2010 NFL Draft. He also played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers before retiring in 2014.
In the years since his retirement from professional football, Shipley has remained connected to the sport, serving as a host for the Longhorn Network. He is also the owner of Shipley Ranches, a real estate brokerage specializing in farm and ranch properties.
The community is sending its thoughts and prayers to Shipley and his family during this challenging time.