Former Texas Longhorns Star Jordan Shipley in critical but stable condition after ranch accident.
Sad news has shaken the football world. Former Texas Longhorns star Jordan Shipley is reportedly in critical condition after suffering severe burns in an accident on his ranch. The news has left fans, former teammates, and the Texas football community deeply concerned.
According to reports, the incident happened at Shipley’s ranch. Details remain limited, and the good news is that he is stable despite the severity of the accident.
According to a family statement released by the Texas athletic department, Shipley was operating a machine on his ranch near his hometown of Burnet when it caught fire. He suffered “severe burns on his body,” was driven to a local hospital by one of the workers at the ranch and then was “care-flighted” to Austin, where he remained hospitalized Tuesday night.
Shipley was a Longhorns great, starring for the program as both a receiver and a kick returner from 2006 to 2009. A two-time All-American, he holds a host of single-season receiving records at Texas, including yards (1,489 in 2009) and receptions (116 in ’09). He’s also the program’s career leader for receptions with 248 and ranks second in career receiving yards with 3,191, trailing only Roy Williams.
As a special teams player, Shipley returned 30 punts for 375 yards (12.5-yard average) and three touchdowns, and returned 19 kickoffs for 468 yards (24.6-yard average) and one score.
At this time, respect for privacy is important. Shipley’s family is dealing with something incredibly difficult. Updates will come when they are ready. Until then, patience and compassion matter most.
Jordan Shipley has fought through challenges before. Fans are hoping he can fight through this one too. Right now, the focus is simple, support, prayers and hope for recovery.
