Chain grinding sound front small ring... and it's not the derailleur

I’ve had this before too. For those asking if it is rubbing the big ring, I’m pretty sure the OP means that the chain is angling -in- towards the frame to the biggest cog on the rear wheel. I think jut some frames and BB combinations cause a chainline that is slightly off, causing it to be like cross chaining when in your easiest gear (small ring in front, big ring in back).