Ben Burr-Kirven

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Ben Burr-Kirven
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-08) September 8, 1997 (age 26)
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
Total tackles:16
Forced fumbles:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

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

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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 Conference Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the Associated Press 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 span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench 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/physically unable to perform list. [13]

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

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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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