Ben Grubbs was brought to Baltimore as a first-rounder (29th overall from Auburn) as an immediate centerpiece for General Manager Ozzie Newsome’s physical offensive rebuild. Stepping onto an offensive line that prioritized ground-and-pound power, Grubbs quickly established himself as a durable, dependable anchor on the interior.

Grubbs transitioned from playing defensive line early in his college career to becoming an elite offensive guard. As a rookie in 2007, he filled in at right guard, starting 12 games and earning a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team. The following season, in 2008, Grubbs made a permanent shift to left guard. Opposite Marshal Yanda at right guard, Grubbs served as a primary pull-blocker in Baltimore’s man-blocking and power-running schemes.

Between 2008 and 2010, Grubbs played in all 48 regular-season games for the Ravens, consistently offering interior pass protection for rookie quarterback Joe Flacco and creating running lanes for Willis McGahee and Ray Rice. During this period, the Ravens reached the playoffs three years in a row, with Grubbs starting in every postseason game.

In 2011, Grubbs capped his Baltimore tenure with a career-best season during his contract year. Despite missing six games because of a toe injury, he rejoined as a starter for 10 regular-season games and performed at an elite level, contributing to Baltimore's rushing attack of 1,996 yards (4.3 yards per carry) with minimal interior pressure. His outstanding performance led to his first Pro Bowl selection.

After the 2011 season, Grubbs left as a free agent to join the New Orleans Saints, where he earned a second Pro Bowl selection in 2013 before finishing his career with the Kansas City Chiefs. Across five seasons in Baltimore (2007–2011), Grubbs appeared in 74 regular-season games (70 starts) and made 9 playoff starts.