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{{Infobox gridiron football person
{{Short description|Canadian football player (born 1990)}}
{{Infobox CFL biography
| name = William Langlais
| name = William Langlais
| team = Calgary Stampeders
| team = Calgary Stampeders
| image =
| image = 2022, 23, William Langlais.jpg
| image_size =
| image_upright = 1
| alt =
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| caption =
| caption = Langlais with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022
| status = Active
| status = Active
| import = no
| import = no
| position1 = Running back
| position1 = [[Fullback (gridiron football)|Fullback]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|04|23}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1990|04|23}}
| birth_place = [[Hull, Quebec]]
| birth_place = [[Hull, Quebec]], Canada
| number = 23
| number = 23
| CIS = [[Sherbrooke Vert et Or football|Sherbrooke]]
| CIS = [[Sherbrooke Vert et Or football|Sherbrooke]]
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| CFLDraftedPick = 27
| CFLDraftedPick = 27
| CFLDraftedTeam = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| CFLDraftedTeam = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|2015}}–present
| playing_years1 = {{CFL Year|2015}}–present
| playing_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| playing_team1 = [[Calgary Stampeders]]
| CFL = 8229
| CFL = william-langlais/161548/
}}
}}


'''William Langlais''' (born April 23, 1990) is a [[Canadian football]] [[running back]] for the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL).
'''William Langlais''' (born April 23, 1990) is a Canadian professional [[Canadian football|football]] [[Fullback (gridiron football)|fullback]] for the [[Calgary Stampeders]] of the [[Canadian Football League]] (CFL).


== Early career ==
== Amateur career ==


Langlais played [[high school football]] at [[École secondaire Mont-Bleu]] for Les Panthères.<ref name=highschool>{{cite news|last1=Baines|first1=Tim|title=Gatineau running back William Langlais impressing scouts|url=http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/03/29/gatineau-running-back-william-langlais-impressing-scouts|accessdate=28 June 2015|work=Calgary Sun|date=29 March 2015}}</ref> He first played [[college football]] at [[Cégep Beauce-Appalaches]] as a [[linebacker]] from 2009 to 2011 before transferring to the [[Université de Sherbrooke]].<ref name=condorsLB>{{cite news|title=De belles prises pour le Vert & Or|url=http://www.rds.ca/universitaires/de-belles-prises-pour-le-vert-or-1.442942|accessdate=28 June 2015|work=RDS|date=3 November 2011}}</ref> While playing for the [[Sherbrooke Vert et Or]], he played as a linebacker in 2012 and a [[defensive end]] in 2013, before moving to the offensive side as a running back in his final year.<ref name=collegeDE>{{cite news|last1=Lajoie|first1=Sébastian|title=L'objectif du Vert & Or : mettre de la pression|url=http://www.lapresse.ca/la-tribune/sports/201308/20/01-4681598-lobjectif-du-vert-or-mettre-de-la-pression.php|accessdate=28 June 2015|work=La Tribune|date=20 August 2013}}</ref><ref name=draft>{{cite news|last1=Mingo|first1=Rita|title=Stampeders land some steals among eight picks in CFL Draft|url=http://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/stampeders-land-some-steals-among-eight-picks-in-cfl-draft|accessdate=28 June 2015|work=Calgary Herald|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> During his only year as a running back at the collegiate level, Langlais rushed only four times for 14 yards, adding five catches for 44 yards.<ref name=highschool />
Langlais played [[high school football]] at [[École secondaire Mont-Bleu]] for Les Panthères.<ref name=highschool>{{cite news|last1=Baines|first1=Tim|title=Gatineau running back William Langlais impressing scouts|url=http://www.ottawasun.com/2015/03/29/gatineau-running-back-william-langlais-impressing-scouts|access-date=28 June 2015|work=Calgary Sun|date=29 March 2015}}</ref> He first played [[college football]] at [[Cégep Beauce-Appalaches]] as a [[linebacker]] from 2009 to 2011 before transferring to the [[Université de Sherbrooke]].<ref name=condorsLB>{{cite news|title=De belles prises pour le Vert & Or|url=http://www.rds.ca/universitaires/de-belles-prises-pour-le-vert-or-1.442942|access-date=28 June 2015|work=RDS|date=3 November 2011}}</ref> While playing for the [[Sherbrooke Vert et Or]], he played as a linebacker in 2012 and a [[defensive end]] in 2013, before moving to the offensive side as a running back in his final year.<ref name=collegeDE>{{cite news|last1=Lajoie|first1=Sébastian|title=L'objectif du Vert & Or : mettre de la pression|url=http://www.lapresse.ca/la-tribune/sports/201308/20/01-4681598-lobjectif-du-vert-or-mettre-de-la-pression.php|access-date=28 June 2015|work=La Tribune|date=20 August 2013}}</ref><ref name=draft>{{cite news|last1=Mingo|first1=Rita|title=Stampeders land some steals among eight picks in CFL Draft|url=https://calgaryherald.com/sports/football/cfl/calgary-stampeders/stampeders-land-some-steals-among-eight-picks-in-cfl-draft|access-date=28 June 2015|work=Calgary Herald|date=13 May 2015}}</ref> During his only year as a running back at the collegiate level, Langlais rushed only four times for 14 yards, adding five catches for 44 yards.<ref name=highschool />


== Professional career ==
== Professional career ==


Despite relatively unimpressive statistics in his single year as a running back at Sherbrooke, Langlais attracted the attention of scouts after performing well at the regional [[CFL Combine]] in Montreal and the national CFL combine in Toronto, including recording the fastest shuttle time of 4.08 seconds and a 40-yard time of 4.71 seconds in Montreal.<ref name=combine>{{cite news|title=Four players from Montreal CFL combine earn national invites|url=http://www.tsn.ca/four-players-from-montreal-cfl-combine-earn-national-invites-1.240360|accessdate=28 June 2015|work=TSN|date=25 March 2015}}</ref> He was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round of the [[2015 CFL Draft]] with the 27th overall pick, and was signed by Calgary on May 28, 2015.<ref name=draft /> He made the active roster following the preseason, and debuted in the Stampeders' first week game against the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]].<ref name=stamps>{{cite web|title=William Langlais|url=http://stampeders.com/roster/show/id/8229|website=Calgary Stampeders|accessdate=28 June 2015}}</ref>
Despite relatively unimpressive statistics in his single year as a running back at Sherbrooke, Langlais attracted the attention of scouts after performing well at the regional [[CFL Combine]] in Montreal and the national CFL combine in Toronto, including recording the fastest shuttle time of 4.08 seconds and a 40-yard time of 4.71 seconds in Montreal.<ref name=combine>{{cite news|title=Four players from Montreal CFL combine earn national invites|url=https://www.tsn.ca/four-players-from-montreal-cfl-combine-earn-national-invites-1.240360|access-date=28 June 2015|work=TSN|date=25 March 2015}}</ref> He was selected by the [[Calgary Stampeders]] in the third round of the [[2015 CFL Draft]] with the 27th overall pick, and was signed by Calgary on May 28, 2015.<ref name=draft /> He made the active roster following the preseason, and debuted in the Stampeders' first week game against the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]].<ref name=stamps>{{cite web|title=William Langlais|url=http://stampeders.com/roster/show/id/8229|website=Calgary Stampeders|access-date=28 June 2015}}</ref> Langlais played in 17 regular season games for the Stampeders in this rookie season where he had 11 special teams tackles.<ref name=defstats>{{cite news |title=Stats |url=https://www.cfl.ca/stats?stat_category=defence&filter[season][ge]=2015&group_by=player |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |access-date=August 21, 2022}}</ref>

In 2016, Langlais appeared in 16 games for the Stampeders, where he had one [[punt return]] for 0 yards and 17 special teams tackles.<ref name=defstats/> In 2017, he recorded the first reception of his career against in a Week 6 game against the [[Hamilton Tiger-Cats]].<ref name=CFLbio>{{cite news |title=William Langlais |url=https://www.cfl.ca/players/william-langlais/161548/ |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |access-date=August 21, 2022}}</ref> In a later game against the Tiger-Cats, on October 13, 2017, Langlais recovered a fumble following a blocked punt and returned the ball for his first professional touchdown.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stampeders squeak one out in win over Ticats |url=https://www.cfl.ca/games/2436/calgary-stampeders-vs-hamilton-tiger-cats/ |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |date=October 13, 2017}}</ref> He appeared in all 18 games for the first time in his career and finished the season with three catches for 30 yards, a kickoff return for 21 yards, and 16 special teams tackles.<ref name=defstats/>

The [[2018 Calgary Stampeders season|2018 season]] was Langlais' best season offensively, with him appearing in 16 regular season games and recording six catches for 105 yards in addition to nine special teams tackles.<ref name=CFLbio/> He also played in both post-season games, including the [[106th Grey Cup]] championship win over the [[Ottawa Redblacks]], which was the first [[Grey Cup]] win of his career.<ref name=CFLbio/>

In [[2019 Calgary Stampeders season|2019 season]], he was limited to just nine regular season games, but still caught four passes for 54 yards and had one carry for three yards.<ref name=CFLbio/> He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the [[2020 CFL season]]. Langlais re-signed with the Stampeders on December 21, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |title=Stamps re-sign FB William Langlais |url=https://www.cfl.ca/2020/12/21/stamps-re-sign-fb-william-langlais/ |publisher=[[Canadian Football League]] |date=December 21, 2020 |access-date=December 21, 2020}}</ref>

In a pandemic-shortened [[2021 Calgary Stampeders season|2021 season]], Langlais played in 12 regular season games and had one catch for five yards and four special teams tackles.<ref name=CFLbio/>


== References ==
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==External links==
* [https://www.stampeders.com/players/william-langlais/161548/ Calgary Stampeders bio]
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William Langlais
No. 23     Calgary Stampeders
Langlais with the Calgary Stampeders in 2022
Born: (1990-04-23) April 23, 1990 (age 34)
Hull, Quebec, Canada
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusNational
Position(s)Fullback
Height6 ft 3 in (191 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
UniversitySherbrooke
High schoolMont-Bleu Secondary School
CFL draft2015, round: 3, pick: 27
Drafted byCalgary Stampeders
Career history
As player
2015–presentCalgary Stampeders
Career stats

William Langlais (born April 23, 1990) is a Canadian professional football fullback for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Amateur career

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Langlais played high school football at École secondaire Mont-Bleu for Les Panthères.[1] He first played college football at Cégep Beauce-Appalaches as a linebacker from 2009 to 2011 before transferring to the Université de Sherbrooke.[2] While playing for the Sherbrooke Vert et Or, he played as a linebacker in 2012 and a defensive end in 2013, before moving to the offensive side as a running back in his final year.[3][4] During his only year as a running back at the collegiate level, Langlais rushed only four times for 14 yards, adding five catches for 44 yards.[1]

Professional career

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Despite relatively unimpressive statistics in his single year as a running back at Sherbrooke, Langlais attracted the attention of scouts after performing well at the regional CFL Combine in Montreal and the national CFL combine in Toronto, including recording the fastest shuttle time of 4.08 seconds and a 40-yard time of 4.71 seconds in Montreal.[5] He was selected by the Calgary Stampeders in the third round of the 2015 CFL Draft with the 27th overall pick, and was signed by Calgary on May 28, 2015.[4] He made the active roster following the preseason, and debuted in the Stampeders' first week game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[6] Langlais played in 17 regular season games for the Stampeders in this rookie season where he had 11 special teams tackles.[7]

In 2016, Langlais appeared in 16 games for the Stampeders, where he had one punt return for 0 yards and 17 special teams tackles.[7] In 2017, he recorded the first reception of his career against in a Week 6 game against the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.[8] In a later game against the Tiger-Cats, on October 13, 2017, Langlais recovered a fumble following a blocked punt and returned the ball for his first professional touchdown.[9] He appeared in all 18 games for the first time in his career and finished the season with three catches for 30 yards, a kickoff return for 21 yards, and 16 special teams tackles.[7]

The 2018 season was Langlais' best season offensively, with him appearing in 16 regular season games and recording six catches for 105 yards in addition to nine special teams tackles.[8] He also played in both post-season games, including the 106th Grey Cup championship win over the Ottawa Redblacks, which was the first Grey Cup win of his career.[8]

In 2019 season, he was limited to just nine regular season games, but still caught four passes for 54 yards and had one carry for three yards.[8] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season. Langlais re-signed with the Stampeders on December 21, 2020.[10]

In a pandemic-shortened 2021 season, Langlais played in 12 regular season games and had one catch for five yards and four special teams tackles.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b Baines, Tim (29 March 2015). "Gatineau running back William Langlais impressing scouts". Calgary Sun. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  2. ^ "De belles prises pour le Vert & Or". RDS. 3 November 2011. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  3. ^ Lajoie, Sébastian (20 August 2013). "L'objectif du Vert & Or : mettre de la pression". La Tribune. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  4. ^ a b Mingo, Rita (13 May 2015). "Stampeders land some steals among eight picks in CFL Draft". Calgary Herald. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  5. ^ "Four players from Montreal CFL combine earn national invites". TSN. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  6. ^ "William Langlais". Calgary Stampeders. Retrieved 28 June 2015.
  7. ^ a b c "Stats". Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  8. ^ a b c d e "William Langlais". Canadian Football League. Retrieved August 21, 2022.
  9. ^ "Stampeders squeak one out in win over Ticats". Canadian Football League. October 13, 2017.
  10. ^ "Stamps re-sign FB William Langlais". Canadian Football League. December 21, 2020. Retrieved December 21, 2020.
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