Calgary Stampeders fullback William Langlais announced his retirement on Wednesday.
William Langlais is six foot three and weighs 228 pounds. The 35-year-old from Hull, Quebec, re-signed with the Stampeders on February 5, 2025. In 2025, he made one catch for 16 yards in nine games.
The Calgary Stampeders drafted Langlais in the third round (27th pick) of the 2015 CFL Draft. In 2023, he made four catches for 28 yards, one touchdown, and three kick returns for 40 yards in 17 games. He missed the 2024 season due to an Achilles tendon injury.
In eight seasons in Calgary, Langlais has 25 catches for 305 yards, two touchdowns, one carry for three yards, one tackle, 60 tackles on special teams, one touchdown, 10 kick returns for 162 yards, one punt for 50 yards, one fumble recovery, and one touchdown in 144 regular-season and postseason games. He was a member of the Stampeders’ 2018 Grey Cup championship team.
Collegiately, Langlais played two seasons at Cégep Beauce-Appalaches (2009-11) and Université de Sherbrooke (2012-13).
