WATCH: Deion Sanders trains Colorado's DB unit for Big 12 showdown in 2024 College football season

Deion Sanders, aka "Coach Prime," has been more than just a celebrity spokesperson lately. In a recent Instagram video, Sanders was spotted giving his defensive backs some top-notch advice during an offseason camp.

Sanders was a standout All-Pro player in his 14-year NFL career, widely regarded as one of the best pass defenders in the game's history.

Sanders made headlines when he flipped the commitment of Travis Hunter, a defensive back originally set to join Florida State, Sanders' alma mater.

On Monday, the Buffaloes opened preseason practices, he's been hands-on in practice, offering invaluable tips. In one session, a player wearing jersey No. 3 received some priceless advice from Sanders. The video, which is just over two minutes long, showcases Sanders' coaching moments with his young player.

Coach Prime shared essential strategies, including never giving up and finding the best angles to block opponents.

The Colorado Buffaloes, who finished last season 4-8 and 12th in the Pac-12, are gearing up for their opening game on Thursday, Aug. 29, against North Dakota State at Folsom Field.

Deion Sanders’ CU has a buzzing lineup for the new season

After kicking things off with North Dakota State, the Buffs will head to Lincoln to face Nebraska on Saturday, Sept. 7.

• The following week, they'll visit Colorado State at Sonny Lubick Field at Canvas Stadium on Sept. 14.
• On Sept. 21, they're back at home to take on Baylor at Folsom Field.

Later in the season, CU will go up against teams like UCF, Kansas State, Arizona, Cincinnati, Texas Tech, Utah, Kansas and Oklahoma State. It's an action-packed schedule.

Running backs coach Gary Harrell reveals the clarity in Deion Sanders’ message

Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders speaks to the media during the Big 12 Media Days — Source: Imagn

Especially with coach Deion Sanders at the helm, the Buffs brought serious intensity to their first day of preseason football camp.

Running backs coach Gary Harrell shared that "Coach Prime," has a clear and consistent message:

“His message is going to be the message; it’s going to be very clear,” Harrell said [H/t Buffs Zone]. “The expectation is the expectation.”

“His expectation is now,” he said. “We’re not waiting for Year 3 to win. We’re not waiting for midseason for everything to click. It has to happen now.”

Colorado has seen a significant overhaul, with 62 new players, including a refreshed running back lineup. But the most significant changes are on the offensive line, where 10 of the 13 scholarship players are new to the team, with eight being transfers.