Summary
Ben Burr-Kirven (born September 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Washington.
| Personal information | |||||
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| Born: | 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 | |||||
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| Career NFL statistics | |||||
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| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |||||
Early years edit
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 edit
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 edit
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-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 s | 1.55 s | 2.67 s | 4.09 s | 6.85 s | 34.5 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]
References edit
- ^ Stephens, Mitch (October 6, 2017). "Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton alum Ben Burr-Kirven thriving with Washington". SFGate. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
- ^ "Washington Huskies linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven has resume, but not much playing time - The Spokesman-Review". www.spokesman.com.
- ^ "Football: Sacred Heart Prep's Ben Burr-Kirven commits to Washington". Varsity Extra. September 18, 2014.
- ^ "Once deemed too small, Burr-Kirven plays big role for Huskies". theolympian.
- ^ "Husky linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year". thenewstribune.
- ^ "Washington star linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven drawing increased attention from NFL scouts". The Seattle Times. December 6, 2018.
- ^ "Student Spotlight: Ben Burr-Kirven". Department of Cinema & Media Studies, University of Washington. March 5, 2018.
- ^ "Ben Burr-Kirven Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ "2019 Draft Scout Ben Burr-Kirven, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ "Ben Burr-Kirven 2019 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved July 3, 2022.
- ^ Boyle, John (April 27, 2019). "Seahawks Select Washington Linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven No. 142 Overall In 2019 NFL Draft". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 23, 2021). "Seahawks Place Two On Injured Reserve, Waive Two To Reduce Roster To 80". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (July 26, 2022). "Seahawks Waive Ben Burr-Kirven With Failed Physical Designation; Place Four On PUP List". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (March 10, 2023). "Seahawks Release G Gabe Jackson & LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (July 27, 2023). "Seahawks Sign LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
External links edit
- Washington Huskies bio