Richard Marquez is a similar case to the one of Tesho Akindele who came from a D2 school and was elected among the first ten picks of the SuperDraft last week. Marquez comes from a D3 team in Redlands, but he showed at the Combine that he has all the tools to become a solid MLS defender in the future.
The Dutch goalkeeper had a brief stint with Ajax, and while he is not nearly as talented as No. 1 overall pick Andre Blake, he is quite strong between the posts and has no real weaknesses in his game. He could be a solid backup in the right situation and has the potential to be a starter in no time.
The former French international at the youth level is clearly one of the best players left on the board, and he should be selected early in the third round. His understanding of the game is on another level, and he is able to make the difference in terms of skill, athleticism and raw talent. He will be an absolute steal in the later rounds of the draft.
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