The kicker does not say hike on a kickoff. The kicker only has to Hold two fingers above his head and if the other team is ready he can kick the ball. (example) the Browns are kicking to the dolphins. Both teams are ready and the kicker raises his hand, raises two fingers and runs up two the ball and kicks it to the dolphins.
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"Hike" is used by the quarterback to signal that he is ready to receive the ball to begin a play, so it is not used for a field goal.