Ben Burr-Kirven

Ben Burr-Kirven (born September 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington.

Ben Burr-Kirven
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-08) September 8, 1997
Menlo Park, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Sacred Heart Preparatory (Atherton, California)
College:Washington (2015–2018)
Position:Linebacker
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 142
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Tackles:16
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Burr-Kirven attended Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Atherton, California.[1] He was the San Jose Mercury News Player of the Year as a junior and senior.[2] He committed to the University of Washington to play college football.[3]

College career

Burr-Kirven played at Washington from 2015 to 2018. He became a starter during his junior season in 2017.[4] As a senior in 2018, he was the Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the AP All-America team.[5][6] He majored in film studies at Washington, and received honors from the department.[7]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 230 lb
(104 kg)		 31+7⁄8 in
(0.81 m)		 8+7⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.56 s1.55 s2.67 s4.09 s6.85 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[8][9][10]

Burr-Kirven was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[11]

Burr-Kirven was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason.[12] He was waived on July 26, 2022 and placed on the reserve/PUP list.[13]

On March 10, 2023, Burr-Kirven was released by the Seahawks.[14] He was re-signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 27, 2023.[15] He was released on August 29.[16]

References
  1. Stephens, Mitch (October 6, 2017). "Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton alum Ben Burr-Kirven thriving with Washington". SFGate. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. "Washington Huskies linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven has resume, but not much playing time - The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
  3. "Football: Sacred Heart Prep's Ben Burr-Kirven commits to Washington". Varsity Extra. September 18, 2014.
  4. "Once deemed too small, Burr-Kirven plays big role for Huskies". theolympian.
  5. "Husky linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year". thenewstribune.
  6. "Washington star linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven drawing increased attention from NFL scouts". The Seattle Times. December 6, 2018.
  7. "Student Spotlight: Ben Burr-Kirven". Department of Cinema & Media Studies, University of Washington. March 5, 2018.
  8. "Ben Burr-Kirven Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
  9. "2019 Draft Scout Ben Burr-Kirven, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  10. "Ben Burr-Kirven 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
  11. Boyle, John (April 27, 2019). "Seahawks Select Washington Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven No. 142 Overall In 2019 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com.
  12. Boyle, John (August 23, 2021). "Seahawks Place Two On Injured Reserve, Waive Two To Reduce Roster To 80". Seahawks.com.
  13. Boyle, John (July 26, 2022). "Seahawks Waive Ben Burr-Kirven With Failed Physical Designation; Place Four On PUP List". Seahawks.com.
  14. Boyle, John (March 10, 2023). "Seahawks Release G Gabe Jackson & LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com.
  15. Boyle, John (July 27, 2023). "Seahawks Sign LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com.
  16. Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
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