This season has been friendly to second-year receivers, most of whom have stepped up big time and become instant stars, solid starters and even true No. 1 receivers for their specific teams. In terms of dynasty fantasy football, many of us hit gold when we bought these youngsters on the cheap. 

Today's article is going to compare and contrast each of the top receivers from the 2012 NFL draft class as we enter the stretch run of the regular season and start to prepare for dynasty drafts, which are beginning earlier than ever before. 

1. Josh Gordon, Cleveland Browns

Projected Final 2013 Statistics: 90 receptions, 1,749 yards and 10 touchdowns

What Gordon is doing this season with the likes of Brandon Weeden and Jason Campbell throwing him the ball is utterly ridiculous. Despite missing the first two games of the season due to suspension, Gordon is still on pace for nearly 1,800 yards and double-digit scores. He's put up 24 receptions for 498 yards and three scores over the past two games. Wrap your head around that statistic, people. 

When Cleveland gets a true franchise-level starting quarterback, likely in the 2014 NFL draft, Gordon will become an even more valuable dynasty option. There is little questioning the fact that he belongs atop this list. 

2. Alshon Jeffery, Chicago Bears

Projected Final 2013 Statistics: 93 receptions, 1,479 yards and seven touchdowns 

Brandon Marshall is no longer your leading receiver for the Bears. While you let that sink in, just think about the following statement: Jeffery, a second-round pick in the 2012 NFL draft, has put up the two best single-game receiving performances in Bears' history this season alone. He tallied 218 yards on 10 receptions against the New Orleans Saints back in September before going off for 250 total yards and two scores against the Minnesota Vikings last week. He's also dropped just four passes in 109 targets. That's insane. Now that Chicago has to decide on what to do at the quarterback position following the 2013 season, Jeffery's future production may come into question. Don't overthink it, guys. He's doing this with Josh McCown at quarterback. Yeah, that's happening. 

3. Michael Floyd, Arizona Cardinals

Projected Final 2013 Statistics: 73 receptions, 1,167 yards and five touchdowns

For a while there leading up to the 2012 NFL draft, Floyd was considered the consensus No. 1 receiver. Justin Blackmon impressed late in his final season with Oklahoma State and had solid showings in postseason events. This pushed Floyd down a notch. There were concerns about his ability to gain separation at the line against press coverage, but those ended up being unfounded. 

The former Golden Domer standout put up a decent rookie season in 2012, going for 562 yards and two touchdowns. He has since taken the next step. He has put up an average of 132 yards over the course of the last three games and has taken the reigns from Larry Fitzgerald as Arizona's leading receiver. With Carson Palmer continuing to play good football, Floyd may also be set with a good quarterback for the next year or two, at which point Arizona will go after a future franchise signal caller and the future Hall of Famer, Fitzgerald, will end up calling it quits. A true WR1 option in 2014 and beyond. 

4. Kendall Wright, Tennessee Titans

Projected Final 2013 Statistics: 95 receptions, 1,120 yards and three touchdowns

More of a possession receiver, Wright has stood out as a consistent threat for the Titans in his second season. The former Baylor star is averaging seven receptions per game over the course of his last four outings and has a ridiculous 71.2 percent catch rate. The sure-handed receiver has been a PPR stud this season and there is no reason to believe that will change moving forward, especially with Jake Locker returning from injury in 2014. The one issue here is that Wright has just six touchdowns in 27 career NFL games. That needs to change if he's going to become a bottom-tier WR1 option. 

5. T.Y. Hilton, Indianapolis Colts

Projected Final 2013 Statistics: 75 receptions, 1,055 yards and three touchdowns

Indianapolis figured that Hilton would end up becoming its No. 1 receiver when Reggie Wayne eventually called it quits. Unfortunately, Hilton has struggled a tad with Wayne sidelined due to injury. The second-year receiver has struggled with drops (15 in 27 career games). He's also seen his numbers drop off a tad over the last three weeks, going for 128 toal yards during that span. With all that said, Hilton is a dynamic receiver who is only going to get better. Add into the equation the presence of Andrew Luck under center and you have to believe that Hilton will end up being a solid WR2 option in 2014 and beyond.