The AFC West is one of the most interesting divisions in the NFL after the NFL Draft. Well, after the Kansas City Chiefs, anyway.

Let's be real: everyone and their goldfish knows that the Chiefs are going to win the AFC West yet again, but the rest of the division as far as Wild Card contenders are concerned is very much up for grabs.

So, let's rank the AFC West now that the NFL Draft has concluded:

1. Kansas City Chiefs

As long as Patrick Mahomes can walk, the Chiefs will be the favorites to win this AFC division.

Mahomes wasn't as superhuman in 2019 as he was in 2018, but the end result was better, as Kansas City went on to claim the AFC title and win its first Super Bowl since the NFL-AFL merger.

The scary part is the Chiefs have arguably gotten better this offseason, adding TCU cornerback Jeff Gladney in the first round of the draft and then picking up LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in Round 2.

Yes, Damien Williams has played well in big spots, but it's clear that he is not a No. 1 back, which is why the addition of Edwards-Helaire is so significant.

Also, Kansas City's defense got considerably better as the year went on in 2019 and has actually gotten to the point where it can be deemed respectable.

If the Chiefs don't win the AFC West comfortably, I'll be very surprised.

2. Denver Broncos

This pick is largely based on potential, but I really like what the Broncos have done this offseason to improve themselves in the AFC.

Denver kicked things off by acquiring both cornerback A.J. Bouye and defensive lineman Jurrell Casey through trades while also signing running back Melvin Gordon in free agency.

John Elway then went out and got Drew Lock a couple of more weapons in the first two rounds of the draft, nabbing University of Alabama wide receiver Jerry Jeudy and Penn State wide out KJ Hamler with picks 15 and 46, respectively. The Broncos know they have to score more to keep pace in the AFC West.

Suddenly, this AFC West dark horse has a very interesting group of young pass-catchers that also includes breakout receiver Courtland Sutton and tight end Noah Fant. On top of that, Denver drafted University of Missouri tight end Albert Okweugbunam, whom Lock played with in college.

Obviously, the Broncos' 2020 AFC season hinges on Lock's development, but this is a solid defensive ballclub with a lot of young talent on the offensive end. Oh, and Phillip Lindsay is easily one of the NFL's most underrated running backs.

3. Los Angeles Chargers

On paper, the Chargers are probably the second-most talented team in the AFC West, but as this past year's five-win club indicated, the game is not played on paper.

Los Angeles struggled on both sides of the ball in 2019 and was generally lifeless for most of the season. It became increasingly apparent throughout the year that Philip Rivers was on his way out, and it became official in free agency when Rivers signed with the Indianapolis Colts.

The Chargers then took University of Oregon quarterback Justin Herbert with the sixth overall pick in the draft, beginning a new era in LA and the AFC West.

In Keenan Allen, Mike Williams, Hunter Henry and Austin Ekeler, Herbert certainly has an impressive stable of weapons at his disposal, but he is also playing behind a shoddy offensive line. Bringing in Bryan Bulaga in free agency should help in the AFC West, but there are still a bunch of question marks there.

On the other side of the ball, the Bolts are in desperate need of more quarterback pressure against AFC West giant Patrick Mahomes. Only Joey Bosa and Melvin Ingram were able to do it this past season. Chris Harris Jr. should bolster the secondary, though.

Los Angeles could finish second in the AFC West, but I just have too many concerns with this team right now.

4. Las Vegas Raiders

Many fans and pundits loved the Raiders' decision to take University of Alabama receiver Henry Ruggs III with the 12th overall pick in the draft.

I didn't.

With a much more proven all-around talent in Jeudy on the board, I think it was too risky to simply go for the speedster in the AFC West. Yes, Ruggs brings big-time potential in terms of being a vertical threat, but Jeudy is more versatile and would have been the much safer pick at that spot.

Given how badly Las Vegas needs wideouts, I'm not crazy about Mike Mayock and Jon Gruden's choice to go with Ruggs over Jeudy (or even CeeDee Lamb).

The Raiders were able to add a couple of solid defensive players in free agency, signing linebackers Cory Littleton and defensive lineman Carl Nassib, but overall, Las Vegas' offseason didn't move me in an assessment of the AFC West.

I am certainly interested to see what second-year running back Josh Jacobs does for an encore in the AFC West, and I am also anxious to see if tight end Darren Waller can replicate his success.

But overall, the lack of top-end talent on this Raiders club has them in the AFC West cellar for me. I feel for Derek Carr, who is a good guy and a solid quarterback but will probably end up taking the heat.