Charlie Harmison, son of 2005 Ashes winner Steve, has signed a two-year deal with Durham.
Harmison, 18, is a fast bowler like his father who played 63 Test matches for England between 2002 and 2009.
He is the fourth son of team members to win back the Ashes urn after an 18-year wait to sign professional terms with the County Championship club.
Captain Michael Vaughan’s son Archie is with Somerset, while all-rounder Andrew Flintoff’s sons Rocky and Corey are in Lancashire and Kent respectively.
“I’m excited to sign my first new player,” Harmison told the club’s website., external
“I look forward to the challenging work ahead and hope to help the club succeed in the years to come.”
Steve Harmison was part of the Durham side that won the County Championship title in 2008 and 2009 before retiring in 2013.
The Chester-le-Street side have been promoted back to the top flight this season after winning the Division Two title.
Goalkeeper Robbie Bowman, 19, and striker Luke Symington, 18, have also signed new contracts.