Texas WR Jordan Shipley in critical but stable condition

Texas WR Jordan Shipley in critical but stable condition

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Key Points:

  • Former Texas Longhorns star Jordan Shipley is in critical but stable condition after suffering severe burns in a ranch accident near Burnet, Texas.
  • Shipley was operating a machine that caught fire, leading to severe burns; he was initially taken to a local hospital before being airlifted to Austin for further treatment.
  • Shipley was a standout player for the Longhorns from 2006 to 2009, earning two All-American honors and setting multiple single-season receiving records.
  • He holds the Texas program's career record for receptions (248) and ranks second in career receiving yards (3,191), behind Roy Williams.
  • Shipley also excelled on special teams, returning punts and kickoffs for significant