How does one rate a receivers coach who doubles as an ace recruiter against the coordinator of one of the nation’s most successful offenses — who watches the head coach call the plays?

There are some tricky judgment calls to make when ranking the 10 best offensive assistant coaches in the SEC. But we tried to evaluate them all based on impact and importance.

Here are some names that should get credit for their team’s touchdowns in 2015.

Others Considered: Arkansas offensive coordinator Dan Enos, Vanderbilt offensive coordinator Andy Ludwig, Missouri offensive coordinator Josh Henson, Texas A&M offensive line coach Dave Christensen, Texas A&M offensive coordinator Jake Spavital, South Carolina offensive line coach Shawn Elliott.

10. Florida offensive coordinator Doug Nussmeier: True or not, the rumor is that Nick Saban encouraged Nussmeier to find another job following the 2013 season. At Michigan last year, his offense hitched itself to the sinking Brady Hoke era. But he brings a veteran presence and stability to Florida. Plus, his familiarity with Jim McElwain — whom he replaced at Bama — means the two should work well together in Gainesville.

9. Kentucky offensive coordinator Shannon Dawson: Fast becoming a local media favorite because of his candor and enthusiasm, Dawson is new in Lexington. But he’ll ensure continuity with the Air Raid offense, and some close to the program already believe he’s an upgrade. Either way, he inherited a cadre of young skill players. At West Virginia, he helped architect offenses that produced stars such as Clint Trickett, Kevin White and Tavon Austin.

8. Alabama offensive line coach Mario Cristobal: Recruiting is a vital prerequisite for Nick Saban assistants, particularly non-coordinators. Cristobal fits the bill and then some. Widely labeled as the nation’s top recruiter for his work with the 2015 class, Cristobal offers the Tide a precious connection to South Florida. He also helped develop Cam Robinson into a darned good starting left tackle as a true freshman last season.

7. LSU offensive coordinator Cam Cameron: Exalted in ’13 and reamed in ’14, reality probably falls in between. The long-time NFL coordinator and quarterback guru transformed LSU when Zach Mettenberger, Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry starred in the offense. But he couldn’t figure out how to revert from QB 401 to QB 101 when Brandon Harris arrived last season. Whether or not he’s able to go from refining the world’s best to developing a high school standout into a passable SEC quarterback will determine whether he moves up or off this list.

6. Georgia offensive coordinator Brian Schottenheimer: The long-time NFL coordinator replaces Mike Bobo, a once-entrenched SEC coach now at Colorado State. Schottenheimer ranks this high because he’s such a terrific fit for the Bulldogs and the SEC. He didn’t throw, or throw downfield, enough to be one of the best at the pro level. But you won’t hear Georgia fans complaining, especially when he’s handing the ball to Nick Chubb, Sony Michel and Keith Marshall again and again with a fourth-quarter lead. Schottenheiemer also knows how to utilize good tight ends, and UGA has one in Jeb Blazevich.

5. Alabama running backs coach Burton Burns: Since arriving at Alabama in 2007, Burns has helped the Tide win three national championships. One of the SEC’s finest recruiters, Burns also transformed Mark Ingram into the program’s first Heisman Trophy winner of all-time. He’s enjoyed a stream of five-star talent and some of the best offensive linemen in the conference blocking for his players. But lest you think his success is a product of the program, check out what he accomplished at Clemson, including the development of C.J. Spiller.

4. Arkansas offensive line coach Sam Pittman: Head coach Bret Bielema intentionally has made the offensive line a focal point of the entire program, espousing his love for the position on national TV numerous times and planting the players on the media guide cover. But it’s Pittman that has shaped the humongous group into a refined, fitter unit ready to plow through some defenses this season. He’s coached eight NFL draft picks since 2013 and his units at Tennessee and Arkansas have led the SEC in fewest sacks allowed for three consecutive seasons. He’s no product of Arkansas’ system, with 21 years of FBS experience.

3. Auburn offensive coordinator Rhett Lashlee: Entering his fourth season as offensive coordinator, Lashlee seems to have inherited more responsibility from head coach Gus Malzahn. That’s a huge vote of confidence, as Malzahn is considered one of the most prominent offensive figures in coaching circles. Since the two arrived in Auburn, the Tigers have averaged 37.6 points per game and produced the SEC’s leading rusher in back-to-back seasons.

2. LSU running backs coach Frank Wilson: Rivals and NFL.com each have named Wilson the SEC’s best recruiter since he arrived in 2010. LSU has finished fourth, second, sixth, fifth and fourth in the SEC in rushing yards per game in his five seasons. Wilson helped the Tigers land Leonard Fournette, the nation’s No. 1 player in the 2014 class, and has sent five running backs to the NFL as draft selections.

1. Alabama offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin: Perhaps the most telling measure of this intriguing experiment is that opposing fans have begun to dislike Kiffin because he’s good at his job rather than because he’s running his mouth. Alabama coach Nick Saban has managed to muzzle him. In his first season with the Tide, Kiffin transformed a fifth-year senior backup into the SEC’s second-leading passer and elevate Amari Cooper into a Heisman finalist who broke every Alabama receiving record. For his efforts, Kiffin was one of five Broyles Award finalists, given to the nation’s best assistant coach each year. Any man who calls his own shots like Babe Ruth deserves some credit.