LB Brandon Vincent, Stanford -- A senior who probably won't last past the fifth pick, and will be in serious play starting as high as No. 2. Think of him as a left-footed Sean Franklin.
MF Richie Laryea, Akron -- An underclassman who has serious interest around the league, Larya is a a goal-scoring central midfielder who might be shifted to the wing at the next level. He's a Canadian, and a product of Sigma FC -- the same youth set-up that produced Cyle Larin.
CB Kyle Fisher, Clemson -- A senior who's been a winner and a leader throughout his youth career, Fisher has flown under the radar a bit despite a dominant season from the Tigers. I've had several scouts and agents tell me he's a top 10 pick, and one team executive called him the most MLS-ready central defender in the draft regardless of who declares.
DM Juuso Pasanen, Syracuse -- Pasanen's one of the few seniors on Syracuse's roster, and he's a litmus test: I see a heady and composed player who knows how to be available as an outlet and understands the shape of the game. Others I've spoken with see a guy who just doesn't have the physical qualities necessary for the league. The fact that he was a Finnish youth international is worth noting.