Jackson Archer, 18, is described as having similar traits to his famously combative father.
"When you see him play you know straight away whose son he is, he's aggressive and highly competitive," North's football manager Brady Rawlings said in a statement on Friday.
"It's a good foundation to build on in today's footy."
Glenn Archer, acclaimed as North's 'Shinboner of the Century' in 2005, played 311 games including two premierships for the Roos as a hard-nosed backman.
His son is also a defender though smaller than his father, who after retiring had two stints on North's board - a role he relinquished in July this year.
The Kangaroos will secure Jackson at the national draft on November 24-25, being able to match any bid for him from a rival club - if a bid doesn't come, they can select him with their last pick.
North has the No.1 pick at the draft and has told standout South Australian prospect Jason Horne-Francis they will select him, while the club also holds selections 20, 42, 47, 72 and 77.
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