Tucker Clabaugh is from Webster City, Iowa. He graduated from South Hamilton High School in Jewell, Iowa. Following high school, Tucker attended Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa. Tucker was a part of the 2023-24 Panther team. He was a punter/kicker, after week 5 of the season he transitioned into a linebacker. After Tucker’s freshmen year, he had to medically retire due to injury. He wanted to continue his career and was given an opportunity to be a part of the coaching staff as a student assistant.

Tucker has coached youth tackle football, boys and girls youth basketball, soccer, and has coached swim team in Webster City, Iowa. He volunteers as a volleyball line judge, as well as an aided staff member with football, wrestling, basketball, and soccer for Iowa Falls-Alden High School. He also volunteered his time as a line judge for the Ellsworth volleyball team in their 23-24 season