🔗 Share this article Ex- Bengals and Texas Receiver Jordan Shipley Badly Injured in Farm Accident Former Texas star and NFL receiver Jordan Shipley is receiving treatment after suffering serious burns in an accident on his ranch near Burnet, Texas. The Tragic Event According to a family statement, Shipley was using a piece of machinery when it ignited. The 40-year-old managed to escape, it was after he suffered major burn injuries 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 is in serious but stable condition. “We ask for prayers for a complete recovery and the prevention of infections and complications on his journey back to health,” wrote his brother, Jaxon Shipley, on Instagram. Extent of Injuries It has been reported that Shipley suffered third-degree burns to more than 20% of his body. His brother noted that the main danger at this stage is infection and pneumonia. Recalling Jordan Shipley's Football Journey Shipley earned All-American honors with the Longhorns in 2009. During his college career, he amassed 248 receptions for 3,191 yards and 33 touchdowns. He also ran track for the university. Selected in the third round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Cincinnati Bengals, he had stints with Cincinnati, Jacksonville, and Tampa Bay over three seasons. He officially retired in 2014. Family Man Jordan Shipley is married and father of two sons.