FLORENCE, Ala. -- Former University of Kentucky tight end Tanner Fink has joined the University of North Alabama football program.

Fink, a 6-foor-2, 251-pound native of Louisville, Ky., will be eligible to play for the Lions in the upcoming 2017 season.

A graduate of North Oldham High School, Fink lettered two seasons and started one for Coach Billy Martin at tight end and middle linebacker. He was named all-district as a tight end during his senior season and was also a member of North Oldham's lacrosse team.

Fink played in two games for the Kentucky Wildcats in 2015.

His father Brian played football at James Madison.