High School Career
Tubbs attended Cullman High School in his hometown of Cullman, Alabama, where he played for the Cullman Bearcats. Tubbs was ranked a three-star recruit and Alabama Preps listed him as the top offensive line prospect in the state, Tubbs garnered nearly every honor available in his high school career, including being named to the Orlando Sentinel All-Southern Team, the Birmingham News Super All-State Team, the Alabama Sports Writers Association Super 12 Team, and the Mobile Register Elite 18 Team. Tubbs was a Class 5A first-team All- State selection by the Birmingham News and Alabama Sports Writers Association. Tubbs started at left tackle in the Alabama vs. Mississippi All-Star Game Classic in Mobile, Alabama, following his senior season. Additionally, Tubbs was named a 2001 All-Star by Gridiron Greats, and earned first-team All-Region, All-County, and All-Area honors following his senior season. Tubbs was named an All-County selection by the Cullman Times and earned All-Area honors following his junior year. He posted back-to-back seasons of over 100 knockdowns, including 107 his senior season. He never allowed a sack during his high school career, and recorded a 405 pound bench press and a 540 pound squat lift. Tubbs signed a full scholarship to the University of Arkansas his senior season choosing Arkansas over Georgia and Michigan.
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