Ben Grubbs

Games played:	129
Games started:	125

Ben Grubbs
	Grubbs with the Ravens in August 2009
No. 66
Position:	Offensive guard
Personal information
Born:	March 10, 1984(age 40); Columbus, Georgia,U.S.
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Eclectic (AL) Elmore Co.
College:	Auburn(2002–2006)
NFL draft:	2007/ Round: 1 / Pick: 29
Career history
	Baltimore Ravens(2007–2011); New Orleans Saints(2012–2014); Kansas City Chiefs(2015);
Career highlights and awards
	2×Pro Bowl(2011,2013); PFWA All-Rookie Team(2007); Second-teamAll-American(2006); First-teamAll-SEC(2006);
Career NFL statistics
Games played:
Games played:	129
Games started:	125
	Player stats atPFR

Benjamin Richard Grubbs(born March 10, 1984) is an American former professionalfootballplayer who was aguardin theNational Football League(NFL). He playedcollege footballfor theAuburn Tigers,and was selected by theBaltimore Ravensin the first round of the2007 NFL draft.He also played for theNew Orleans SaintsandKansas City Chiefs.

Early life

Grubbs was born inColumbus, Georgia.He was raised inEclectic, Alabamaand attendedElmore County High Schoolwhere he was the team's star linebacker. Grubbs registered 150 tackles, six sacks, and an interception as a senior. A two-way star, Grubbs also played fullback, rushing for 130 yards on 28 carries, with two touchdowns. He also caught seven passes for 50 yards. As a junior, Grubbs managed 110 total tackles, and an interception, also lettering as a four-year starter on the basketball team.

As a senior, he was rated one of the top 10 players in Alabama by SuperPrep Magazine. Grubbs was a SuperPrep All-American and an Alabama Sports Writer's Class 4A All-State selection as a linebacker. At 6-4, 250 as a high school senior, he was recruited as a defensive end, though.^[1]Considered a four-star recruit byRivals,Grubbs was listed as the No. 23 strongside defensive end prospect in the nation.^[2]He verbally committed to Auburn on January 23, 2002, picking the Tigers overLSUandAlabama.

College career

Grubbs began attending atAuburn Universityin 2002 after being encouraged to attend by his cousin, Alvin Leonard, as an oversized linebacker or undersized defensive end. He was redshirted for the 2002 football season, while he worked with the team's strength and conditioning coach to build muscle. Grubbs was slated to work with as a defensive tackle the following year.

Grubbs moved from defensive tackle to tight end during the 2003 season, playing in a total of nine games, including the last seven. During spring drills the following year, Grubbs moved from tight end to offensive guard, under the recommendation of his position coach Hugh Nall.

Grubbs started all 13 games during the Auburn Tiger's undefeated 2004 campaign.

In 2005, he started all 12 games for the Auburn Tigers.

During his career at Auburn University, Grubbs never missed a game and started 37 straight contests. During his Auburn career he blocked for future NFL running backsCadillac Williams,Ronnie Brown,Kenny Irons,and quarterbackJason Campbell.He also starred alongside future left tackle for the San Diego Chargers,Marcus McNeill.

Grubbs completed his degree from Auburn, graduating with a Bachelor's in Public Administration in May 2006.

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 ft2+3⁄4in (1.90 m)	311 lb (141 kg)	33+1⁄2in (0.85 m)	10+1⁄4in (0.26 m)	5.10 s	1.65 s	2.95 s	4.72 s	7.70 s	26.5 in (0.67 m)	8 ft 7 in (2.62 m)	35 reps
All values fromNFL Combine/Pro Day^[3]^[4]

Baltimore Ravens

Grubbs was selected by theBaltimore Ravensin the first round with the 29th overall pick in the2007 NFL draft.^[5]During his five years with the Ravens, he started 70 of 74 games and made 1 Pro Bowl.

New Orleans Saints

Grubbs signed a five-year, $36 million contract with theNew Orleans Saintson March 15, 2012.^[6]During his time with the Saints, he made onePro Bowl.

Kansas City Chiefs

On March 12, 2015, Grubbs was traded to theKansas City Chiefsin exchange for a 5th round draft pick in the2015 NFL draft(Tyeler Davison).^[7]On December 2, 2015, the Chiefs placed Grubbs on injured reserve.^[8]In his first season with the Chiefs, Grubbs started all 7 games he played in prior to being injured. At the end of the season, the Chiefs released him.

References

^"Ben Grubbs Recruiting Profile",Rivals
^Rivals100: Strongside defensive ends,February 5, 2002
^"Ben Grubbs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile".NFL.RetrievedMay 13,2024.
^"2007 NFL Draft Scout Ben Grubbs College Football Profile".DraftScout.RetrievedMay 13,2010.
^"2007 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.RetrievedMay 10,2023.
^Source: Saints add OG Ben Grubbs
^"New Orleans Saints announce a number of roster moves on Thursday".NewOrleansSaints.March 12, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon March 14, 2015.RetrievedMarch 12,2015.
^"Chiefs place Ben Grubbs on injured reserve".kansascity.RetrievedDecember 3,2015.

External links

[1] "Ben Grubbs Recruiting Profile",Rivals

[2] Rivals100: Strongside defensive ends,February 5, 2002

[3] "Ben Grubbs Draft and Combine Prospect Profile".NFL.RetrievedMay 13,2024.

[4] "2007 NFL Draft Scout Ben Grubbs College Football Profile".DraftScout.RetrievedMay 13,2010.

[5] "2007 NFL Draft Listing".Pro-Football-Reference.RetrievedMay 10,2023.

[6] Source: Saints add OG Ben Grubbs

[7] "New Orleans Saints announce a number of roster moves on Thursday".NewOrleansSaints.March 12, 2015. Archived fromthe originalon March 14, 2015.RetrievedMarch 12,2015.

[8] "Chiefs place Ben Grubbs on injured reserve".kansascity.RetrievedDecember 3,2015.

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