17 Facts About Ben Grubbs

Benjamin Richard Grubbs was born on March 10,1984 and is an American former professional football player who was a guard in the National Football League.

Ben Grubbs played college football for the Auburn Tigers, and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round of the 2007 NFL draft.

Ben Grubbs played for the New Orleans Saints and Kansas City Chiefs.

Ben Grubbs was raised in Eclectic, Alabama and attended Elmore County High School where he was the team's star linebacker.

Ben Grubbs was a SuperPrep All-American and an Alabama Sports Writer's Class 4A All-State selection as a linebacker.

Ben Grubbs verbally committed to Auburn on January 23,2002, picking the Tigers over LSU and Alabama.

Ben Grubbs began attending at Auburn University in 2002 after being encouraged to attend by his cousin, Alvin Leonard, as an oversized linebacker or undersized defensive end.

Ben Grubbs was redshirted for the 2002 football season, while he worked with the team's strength and conditioning coach to build muscle.

Ben Grubbs was slated to work with as a defensive tackle the following year.

Ben Grubbs moved from defensive tackle to tight end during the 2003 season, playing in a total of nine games, including the last seven.

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

Ben Grubbs starred alongside future left tackle for the San Diego Chargers, Marcus McNeill.

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

Ben Grubbs was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the first round with the 29th overall pick in the 2007 NFL draft.

Ben Grubbs signed a five-year, $36 million contract with the New Orleans Saints on March 15,2012.

On March 12,2015, Ben Grubbs was traded to the Kansas City Chiefs in exchange for a 5th round draft pick in the 2015 NFL draft.

On December 2,2015, the Chiefs placed Ben Grubbs on injured reserve.