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Ex-Hog assistants sport SEC stripes

FAYETTEVILLE -- The leading candidate to win the Heisman Trophy as college football's top player is being tutored by a former University of Arkansas assistant coach.

Alabama sophomore quarterback Tua Tagovailoa -- who tops every Heisman Trophy poll -- has a new position coach this season in Dan Enos.

There are 10 former Arkansas Razorbacks assistant coaches in the SEC at eight schools right now. Here is a breakdown:

Dan Enos;offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach, 2015-17;Alabama quarterbacks coach

Sam Pittman;offensive line coach, 2013-15;Georgia offensive line coach

J.B. Grimes;graduate assistant 1981-82 & offensive line coach 1989-92;Auburn offensive line coach

Tim Horton;running backs coach, 2007-12;Auburn running backs coach

Michael Smith;wide receivers coach, 2013-17;Kentucky wide receivers coach

Jim Chaney;offensive coordinator & quarterbacks coach, 2013-14;Georgia offensive coordinator & tight ends coach

Tracy Rocker;defensive line coach, 2003-07;Tennessee defensive line coach

Vernon Hargreaves;linebackers coach, 2015-17;Missouri linebackers coach

Bradley Dale Peveto;graduate assistant, 1994-95;Texas A&M special teams coordinator & linebackers coach

The previous three seasons Enos was the Razorbacks' offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for coach Bret Bielema.