Ben Burr-Kirven, the Washington LB, sits at No. 8 on the consensus board across 1 public boards. The tier model reads him as a bust-risk — 23% elite, 19% starter.
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Small, hyper-instinctive linebacker who plays with "clear eyes, full heart" and consistently punches above his weight class for production totals that contradict his size.”
Production Context
NFL.com's Lance Zierlein: “Unfortunately, size does matter -- especially in the middle of a defense -- and he might be too maxed out to add necessary mass.”
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“…Small, hyper-instinctive linebacker who plays with "clear eyes, full heart" and consistently punches above his weight class for production totals that contradict his size. Unfortunately, size does matter -- especially in the middle of a defense -- and he might be too maxed out to add necessary mass. However, instincts and willful demeanor are traits required for outliers and Burr-Kirven has a chance to be just that k…”
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