Ben Burr-Kirven (born September 8, 1997) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. 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. He majored in film studies at Washington, and received honors from the department.
Professional career
Burr-Kirven was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fifth round (142nd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.
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/PUP list.
On March 10, 2023, Burr-Kirven was released by the Seahawks. He was re-signed by the Seattle Seahawks on July 27, 2023. He was released on August 29.