Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson mourns loss of 'best friend' Trevor Moawad

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson used part of his press conference on Thursday to remember a close friend, mental-conditioning coach and business partner.

Trevor Moawad was part of Wilson's inner circle and died this week of cancer at age 48.

"When I think about my relationship with Trevor, I think about a man who was humble, I think about a man who always served, who always gave back, who was always dedicated to working and helping everyone," Wilson said, according to ESPN.com. "And everybody he helped, it seemed that they always got better."

Wilson met Moawad at IMG Academy when he was prepping for the 2012 NFL draft.

"From that moment, ever since, he's been my best friend," Wilson said. "We spent so much time together through the highest, highest, highest of the highest moments to some of the lowest moments. To the moments of winning the Super Bowl, to the moment of not winning it, unfortunately. He's always been there for me. He's a guy who always gave me perspective and gave me knowledge and insight."

Wilson also said he gives credit to Moawad after helping him face the aftermath of Super Bowl 49, when Wilson was picked off by New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler at the goal line in the game's final minute, denying the Seahawks a second consecutive championship.