Stephen Guidry to LSU: Tigers Land JUCO WR Prospect

The LSU Tigers got a major boost Saturday when they received a commitment from wide receiver Stephen Guidry.  

Guidry, 247Sports' top-ranked junior college receiver, announced his decision on Twitter.

According to Ross Dellenger of the Advocate, Guidry decided to commit after a visit to Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Saturday.

Guidry's choice is a bit of a surprise after it appeared that Alabama was the favorite for his services. He told SEC Country's Chris Kirschner earlier this week that the Crimson Tide were his top option and that he nearly committed to the school after a visit last weekend.

LSU wide receivers coach Dameyune Craig led the charge for Guidry. Craig was hired away from Auburn's staff in February, and this was a massive recruiting get for him, which was acknowledged by 247Sports' Shea Dixon:

Guidry will be a huge addition to a Tigers program that has struggled with the passing game in recent years. 

LSU finished 108th in passing yards in 2015 and 109th in 2014. This is a considerable drop from the dynamic air attack the team featured in 2013 with Odell Beckham Jr., Jarvis Landry and Zach Mettenberger.

However, the Tigers have the potential to form one of the SEC's best receivers groups in 2017. Guidry will join a position room that already boasts budding star Malachi Dupre. If Dupre, a junior, returns for another year, LSU will have two receivers who are speedy and stand above 6'3".

The full impact of Guidry will depend on the development of LSU's quarterback situation. Junior Brandon Harris is the presumed starter after throwing passes for the team in 2015, but he will need to improve on the 13 touchdowns and 53.8 percent completion rate to lift this offense.

According to Gridiron Now's Tony Barnhart, head coach Les Miles believes in Harris, but until he proves he is a quality quarterback, there will still be questions around LSU's passing game. Guidry's addition should help, though, as he gives the secondary a reason not to double-team Dupre, assuming he is still around.

All statistics courtesy of ESPN.com.