Ben Burr-Kirven


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

Early years

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 Defensive Player of the Year and a member of the AP All-America team.

Professional career

Burr-Kirven was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.