New Orleans Saints rookie running back Chris Ivory is facing felony assault charges in Whatcom County in Washington state, WWL-TV reports.

Ivory is accused of intentionally assaulting another student in the head with a bottle during a house party in July 2009. At the time, Ivory was a student-athlete at Washington State University. The school dismissed Ivory the following month, and the 6-0, 220-pound running back finished his college career at Tiffin University.

If convicted, Ivory faces 3-to-9 months in jail, the report says.

After leading the Saints in rushing during the pre-season, Ivory earned a spot on the Saints' 53-man roster. Inactive the first two weeks, injuries have pressed the rookie into action, and his 119 rushing yards rank second on the team.