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Ben Burr-Kirven

Ben Burr-Kirven
No. 55
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1997-09-08) September 8, 1997 (age 27)
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)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 5 / pick: 142
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:16
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Ben Burr-Kirven (born September 8, 1997) is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

Early life

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
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

  1. ^ Stephens, Mitch (October 6, 2017). "Sacred Heart Prep-Atherton alum Ben Burr-Kirven thriving with Washington". SFGate. Retrieved May 18, 2023.
  2. ^ Milles, Todd (August 12, 2017). "Washington Huskies linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven has resume, but not much playing time". The Spokesman-Review. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Sabedra, Darren (September 18, 2014). "Football: Sacred Heart Prep's Ben Burr-Kirven commits to Washington". Varsity Extra. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  4. ^ Clark, Ryan S. (October 31, 2017). "Once deemed too small, Burr-Kirven plays big role for Huskies". The Olympian. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  5. ^ "Husky linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven named Pac-12 Defensive Player of the Year". thenewstribune.
  6. ^ Jude, Adam (December 6, 2018). "Washington star linebacker Ben Burr-Kirven drawing increased attention from NFL scouts". The Seattle Times. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  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. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  12. ^ Boyle, John (August 23, 2021). "Seahawks Place Two On Injured Reserve, Waive Two To Reduce Roster To 80". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  13. ^ Boyle, John (July 26, 2022). "Seahawks Waive Ben Burr-Kirven With Failed Physical Designation; Place Four On PUP List". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  14. ^ Boyle, John (March 10, 2023). "Seahawks Release G Gabe Jackson & LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  15. ^ Boyle, John (July 27, 2023). "Seahawks Sign LB Ben Burr-Kirven". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
  16. ^ Boyle, John (August 29, 2023). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish Initial 2023 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 29, 2024.
Quelle: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Burr-Kirven