Former college football star critically injured in fire

Former University of Texas football standout Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after sustaining severe burns at his ranch in Burnet, Texas. The incident occurred when machinery Shipley was operating caught fire. Although he managed to reach a worker who drove him to a local hospital, Shipley was later airlifted to a hospital in Austin. Reports indicate that Shipley, 40, has third-degree burns covering 20% of his body.

Shipley is a prominent figure in Texas football history, having played for the Longhorns from 2006 to 2009. He set school records for single-season receiving yards and receptions in 2009 and remains the career leader for receptions at Texas. After college, Shipley was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft and played in the NFL for three seasons.