Ben Burr-Kirven

Ben Burr-Kirven is an American former professional football linebacker who played for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League. He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

Early life

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

College career

Burr-Kirven played at Washington from 2015 to 2018. He became a starter during his junior season in 2017. 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. He majored in film studies at Washington, and received honors from the department.

Professional career

Burr-Kirven was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL draft. As a rookie, he appeared in 16 games. He recorded a forced fumble and mainly played on special teams.
Burr-Kirven was placed on injured reserve on August 23, 2021, after suffering a torn ACL in the preseason. He was waived on July 26, 2022, and placed on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.
On March 10, 2023, Burr-Kirven was released by the Seahawks. He was re-signed by the Seahawks on July 27. He was released on August 29.