A former Alabama running back is set to join a team from the AFC West.

Derrick Gore, who played for the Crimson Tide as a walk-on in 2015 and 2016 before leaving for a scholarship opportunity at Louisiana-Monroe, is signing with the Los Angeles Chargers, AL.com has learned.

Gore had participated in rookie minicamp with the Chargers in May.

The New York native ran for 93 yards and a touchdown for Alabama in 2016 while also contributing on special teams, including blocking a punt during the Tide’s SEC title game win over Florida. Gore ran for a combined 1,247 yards and 12 touchdowns during his two seasons at Louisiana-Monroe.

Matt Zenitz is an Alabama and Auburn reporter for the Alabama Media Group. Follow him on Twitter @mzenitz.